Viral diet gone wrong: Influencer ends up in hospital after eating a carnivore diet
If there’s one new thing that’s brimming on social media every day, it is a new diet form. While some swear by the benefits of a vegan diet, keto diet, protein diet, plant-based diet, and even intermittent fasting, a US social media influencer, Eve Catherine , got on a carnivore diet . Little did she know that the diet was going to take her for a long hospitalization and health issues. Eve was hospitalized after following the viral carnivore diet, which led to kidney stones due to excessive protein consumption from meals consisting of eggs, high-protein yogurt, and steak. She shared her experience on social media to warn followers about the dangers of high protein intake and insufficient fiber.
What is a carnivore diet?
The carnivore diet, which primarily consists of meat, fish, and poultry, has gained popularity on social media platforms in recent years. Health professionals have consistently warned about its potential risks, including kidney stone formation. Medical experts have also cautioned that this diet may accelerate aging and cause inflammation, describing it as "playing with fire."
Initial warning signs of a carnivore diet
There are several risks associated with excessive protein consumption. These include reduced fiber intake, which can lead to constipation, headaches, and bad breath, as well as increased risk of heart disease due to high levels of saturated fats found in red meat and processed meat. High-protein diets can negatively impact kidney function in individuals with kidney disease, particularly affecting how the body processes protein waste products.
Severe symptoms of a carnivore diet
Catherine ignored initial warning signs before experiencing severe symptoms, including blood in her urine, which required emergency medical attention. During her hospital stay, she received morphine for pain management before eventually passing a kidney stone. Catherine's protein obsession contributed to her health crisis. Following the incident, she took to social media to caution her followers.
"Don't eat too much protein, OK? Don't neglect your fiber intake," Catherine warned her followers.
Catherine's experience has sparked renewed discussions about balanced nutrition . Her followers have commended her for sharing her story and highlighting the risks associated with extreme dietary trends .
