A 40 -year -old man adopted the carnivorous diet aiming at weight loss. Their eating habits included high intake of fats, butter bars and additional fat incorporated into hamburgers. The cholesterol level reached so high levels that it began to “leak” cholesterol through the palms, soles of the feet and elbows.
The case was reported in January. According to the work, the man’s cholesterol level exceeded 1000 mg/dl (milligram by deciliter) – the level considered ideal for total cholesterol is less than 190 mg/dL. The patient received the diagnosis of xantelasma.
According to the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD), Xantalesma is a characterized condition by the fat deposit and that occurs just below the surface of the skinbeing relatively common, especially among adults.
Xantelasm does not cause symptoms other than yellowish papules on the skin, which should be treated early so as not to grow progressively. Treatment is done through skin surgery, with removal and suture under local anesthesia, according to SBD. In addition, techniques such as acids, laser or electrocoagulation can also be used to treat the condition.
What is carnivorous diet?
A is based on exclusive consumption of animal protein, such as beef, chicken, pork, eggs, fish and fat -rich dairy, such as butter and yellow cheese. It became known as an option for those who want to lose weight and control blood sugar levels.
Nutritionist Karoline Schast of the Evangelical College of Paraná points out that while the diet may indeed bring some initial results such as weight loss, Long -term effects can be harmful. According to her, the body loses access to essential nutrients and there is an imbalance in fundamental metabolic processes.
Excessive protein and animal fat can significantly increase LDL cholesterol levels, the so -called “bad cholesterol”, raising the risks of, such as atherosclerosis and infarction. For Schast, high consumption of meat, especially red and processed, can be devastating to heart health. In addition, there is a higher risk of kidney overload due to excess protein.
*With information from Priscila Carvalho, in collaboration for CNN
