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Florida Man's Extreme Carnivore Diet Causes Cholesterol Spike

1/25/2025

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A Florida man in his 40s faced alarming health consequences after an eight-month carnivore diet, which included an astonishing 6-9 pounds of cheese and butter daily. His cholesterol skyrocketed to over 1,000 mg/dL, prompting doctors to caution against the serious risks of such extreme eating habits, including the potential for heart disease.

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A Florida man in his 40s faced alarming health consequences after an eight-month carnivore diet, which included an astonishing 6-9 pounds of cheese and butter daily. His cholesterol skyrocketed to over 1,000 mg/dL, prompting doctors to caution against the serious risks of such extreme eating habits, including the potential for heart disease.