Man's Hands Seemingly Turn Yellow After Only Eating Butter, Cheese and Meat in Viral 'Carnivore Diet'

A Florida man had to be treated for yellow nodules in his skin which were emanating ooze following eight months of being on a "carnivore diet" where he exclusively ate meat and dairy.

The man in his mid-40s checked himself into a Tampa hospital after yellowish nodules on the palms of his hands, elbows and the soles of his feet began oozing liquid. He continued to explain to doctors that he had been following a "carnivore diet" for the past eight months, consuming entire sticks of butter, 6-9 pounds of cheese and hamburger patties daily.

"A diagnosis of xanthelasma was made. This case highlights the impact of dietary patterns on lipid levels and the importance of managing hypercholesterolemia to prevent complications," says the case report published in JAMA Network.

The carnivore diet encourages followers to consume only animal products, including meat, dairy and eggs. The man insisted that the diet had improved his health, allowing him to lose weight and improving his energy levels. However, the man's cholesterol levels were incredibly high, at 1,000 mg/dL. Normal cholesterol levels are at under 200mg/dL.

The authors of the study noted that the case "highlights the impact of dietary patterns on lipid levels and the importance of managing hypercholesterolemia to prevent complications."