Leading physician's caution that the diet craze "may cause dementia and heart problems"

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Leading physician's caution that the diet craze "may cause dementia and heart problems"

"may cause dementia and heart problems"

The newest trend making the rounds on the internet is the carnivore diet, which entails consuming solely animal items and has even seen some enthusiasts scarf down raw flesh.

Influencers and health enthusiasts are praising it for its health benefits, but Dr. Rupy Aujla has issued a warning. He discussed the keto and carnivore diets on his podcast, The Doctor's Kitchen, and cautioned listeners about the possible health dangers brought up by a recent research.

"may cause dementia and heart problems"

It was discovered that long-term devotion to the carnivore or ketogenic diets may be pro-aging and pro-inflammatory. They saw alterations in vital organs including the kidneys and heart, where the buildup of senescent cells caused toxicity and systemic inflammation."

Not content to stop there, Dr. Aujla went on to discuss the hazards of these remaining cells, saying, "These are the cells you don't want in excess and they can contribute to overall systemic inflammation." They are not eliminated by the immune system. Research indicating that a carnivorous diet may result in "promoted cardio fibrosis and dysregulated mitochondrial function" also caused the doctor to sound the alarm. However, the Express notes that the increase in cholesterol levels in many of those who follow this diet truly raised red flags.

"may cause dementia and heart problems"

"I find it concerning that individuals are placing themselves at risk for dementia and cardiovascular disease," he stated. Since there are no long-term studies of people following these diets, I believe we are playing with fire."