Does the 'carnivore diet' work?

(NewsNation) — The "carnivore diet," which consists entirely of meat, fish and other animal products, was once limited to hardcore internet influencers but is now drawing broader attention.

In Florida, one man who followed the carnivore diet was left with cholesterol-filled lumps. The man, in his 40s, developed “yellowish nodules on his palms, soles, and elbows” after eight months of his new eating plan, which consisted of foods high in fat, including daily hamburgers.

The diet claims to heal any number of health problems, from hormonal imbalances to chronic digestive issues, despite medical evidence showing that consuming high levels of red meat raises the risk of heart disease and cancer.

What is the carnivore diet?

The carnivore diet does not follow the basic food pyramid but instea