Florida Man's High-Fat Diet Leads to Cholesterol Crisis
2025-01-22
A Florida man's high-fat carnivore diet, consisting of pounds of cheese, butter, and hamburgers, resulted in a cholesterol level exceeding 1000 mg/dL—far above the healthy range. This led to lipids oozing from his blood vessels, forming visible yellow nodules on his skin, a condition called xanthelasma. His case, published in JAMA Cardiology, highlights the dangers of extreme high-fat diets and the importance of managing hypercholesterolemia to prevent serious health complications.