A man in his 40s developed yellow lumps on his hands after eating a high-fat, high-protein carnivore diet, leading to extremely high cholesterol levels of over 1,000. The lumps were deposits of excess cholesterol under his skin, signaling a metabolic disorder requiring immediate medical attention. While the carnivore diet may have benefits like weight loss and improved mental clarity, experts caution against extreme diets and recommend a balanced approach like the Mediterranean diet for overall health.
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