(Disclaimer: Normally, we don’t get personal in our content, but given the sheer level of misinformation being spread, a little firsthand experience seems necessary. This isn’t about pushing a diet on anyone—it’s about clearing up the fear-based nonsense that keeps people from even considering an alternative that could improve their health.)
Shockingly, WCAX decided to share a viral article about a man who supposedly started “oozing cholesterol” and developing yellow nodules on his skin after adopting a carnivore diet. If that sounds like the setup for a Monty Python skit, it’s because the so-called medical case report behind this claim is just that ridiculous.
A Case Study or a Monty Python Skit?
Dr. Nick Norwitz—a clinical researcher and low-carb expert—took apart the medical case report behind this story, and the findings are embarrassing:
- No medical history, no genetic background, no real context—just a vague claim that a man in his 40s ate 6 to 9 lbs of cheese, butter, and beef daily for eight months while losing weight.
- That’s tens of thousands of calories per day—an amount no normal person could consume, let alone sustain for 240+ days.
- The report is so weak that Dr. Norwitz compared it to a Monty Python skit—a joke disguised as science.
Now, let’s talk about xanthelasma, the “yellow cholesterol deposits” that this man supposedly developed:
✔️ Xanthelasma is most often caused by genetics, not diet.
✔️ It typically occurs in people with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)—a genetic disorder that results in extremely high cholesterol, regardless of diet.
✔️ Even if cholesterol levels were a factor, most cases of xanthelasma occur when total cholesterol exceeds 300-500 mg/dL, often due to an underlying condition, not diet alone.
This means that blaming the carnivore diet for xanthelasma is dishonest at best, and anti-meat propaganda at worst.
The Real Danger? Scaring People Away From a Diet That Works
Articles like this don’t just spread bad information—they scare people away from a dietary choice that could genuinely help them.
Many people have lost weight, reversed diabetes, improved autoimmune conditions, and broken free from metabolic disease using keto and carnivore. But instead of covering real-life success stories, the media picks an extreme, wildly implausible case, strips out all relevant context, and runs a fear-driven headline to make people believe a carnivore diet will make them “ooze cholesterol.”
It’s the same anti-meat propaganda we’ve seen before—just repackaged.
What You Should Do Instead of Listening to This Nonsense
If you’re considering keto or carnivore but feeling hesitant because of these kinds of scare stories, here’s some advice:
✅ Do your own research. Look at real case studies, clinical data, and long-term success stories—not sensational headlines.
✅ Use common sense. No one is eating 9 lbs of cheese and butter every day. Don’t let absurd examples shape your opinion.
✅ Monitor your own health markers. Keto and carnivore aren’t magic—they’re powerful tools that work best when individualized.
✅ Follow people who actually understand low-carb science. Experts like Dr. Ken Berry, Dr. Eric Westman, and Dr. Nick Norwitz provide real insights without anti-meat bias.
A Personal Note: Why This Matters
I’m not just speaking about this in theory. I’ve been following a keto diet for years, but for the past two and a half, I’ve been fully committed to a keto/carnivore lifestyle—and the results speak for themselves. I’ve lost 100 lbs, lowered my blood pressure, eliminated acid reflux, and have zero inflammation or joint pain. At over 55 years old, I don’t require medications—something that puts me in the minority for my age group.
I don’t say this to convince anyone to follow this way of eating. I say it because misinformation like this can scare people away from trying something that might genuinely improve their health.
And in a state where healthcare costs are out of control, the last thing our local media should be doing is discouraging lifestyle choices that can improve health and reduce medical expenses. If anything, they should be encouraging people to remove processed foods and sugars from their diets, not herding viewers into the same unhealthy Standard American Diet corral that keeps them dependent on medication and costly medical interventions.
The bottom line? Keto and carnivore aren’t for everyone, but for many, they’re life-changing. If this way of eating can help someone get off medications, reverse disease, and live a healthier life, why would we discourage them with bad science and fear tactics?
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Dave Soulia | FYIVT
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