Beware of online diets; Influencer on carnivore diet suffers from kidney stones

 

 

There have been several recent incidents that prove that following unscientific diets can do more harm than good. Just the other day, a girl in Kannur died after following a diet she saw on YouTube unscientifically. Now, in another incident reported from the United States, a young woman has been hospitalized after suffering from a serious kidney disease after following the carnivore diet that went viral on social media.

A social media influencer in the United States has developed kidney stones after following the carnivore diet. Dallas-based social media influencer Eve Catherine has been hospitalized in critical condition after suffering from kidney stones. Health experts say that she developed the condition after consuming excessive protein in her diet, which included non-veg food. The diet, which has gained popularity on social media in recent years, consists of only eating meats such as beef, chicken, pork, and fish. However, health experts have warned that this extreme diet can lead to serious health problems, according to the New York Post.

Eve Catherine shared her diet on TikTok, which includes two or three eggs for breakfast, high-protein yogurt for lunch, and New York strip steak for dinner. During a routine health check-up, the doctor noticed high protein levels in the young woman's urine. But she didn't take it seriously at the time. But gradually it became serious and she was passing blood when she urinated. She is currently being treated in the hospital's emergency department, according to reports.

After being hospitalized, Eve Catherine urged her followers not to follow the carnivore diet. The Mayo Clinic says that high-protein diets can put a strain on the kidneys. This makes it difficult for the body to filter waste. Moreover, the lack of fiber in these foods can often cause digestive problems such as constipation, headaches, and bad breath. Excessive consumption of red meat and processed meat can also increase the risk of heart disease. Remember, do not blindly believe or follow unscientific diets spread on social media. It can lead to other serious health problems. It is best to adjust diets only under the guidance of a dietitian.