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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
I'm a heart specialist - there's one popular diet that's giving 'healthy' 35 year-olds heart attacks...avoid it like the plague
People opting for the carnivore diet are risking a 'ticking time bomb' with their health, a cardiologist has warned. Social media sites are awash with accounts hyping the eating plan, which sees proponents ditch carbs for animal-based foods like steak, eggs and butter, claiming a range of benefits, including weight-loss. But diets high in red meat have been linked to multiple health problems including heart disease and cancer. Experts have also warned that carnivore diet proponents are at higher risk of conditions like scurvy and even cancer due to its lack of vitamin C and fibre. Now, Dr Dmitry Yaranov, a US-based heart surgeon, has said the high-protein diet can also lead to heart attacks in seemingly 'fit' patients as young as 35-years-old. In an Instagram video, seen more than 11million times, he said his patients 'look like a statue. Shredded. Vascular. Peak performance'. 'But I've seen what's inside those vessels—and it's not pretty. Yes, the body outside looks like a machine. But the inside tells a different story,' he added. 'I've cared for "fit" 35-year-olds with heart attacks. No symptoms, no warning, just a ticking time bomb. 'Athletic does not equal healthy. Low body fat does not equal low risk and a six pack doesn't protect you from a plaque rupture.' Years on extreme restrictive diets like the so-called carnivore diet can lead to 'sky-high' cholesterol levels, damaged blood vessels, chronic inflammation and narrowed arteries, he said, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. 'If your diet destroys your endothelium—it doesn't matter how strong your biceps are. 'Want real health? It's not about extremes.' The carnivore diet does not require people to count calories. Instead, foods must be high fat and high protein. Interest in the carnivore diet has soared in recent years, with clips on the subject reaching over 1billion views on TikTok. But so have studies warning of the potential hazards. One 2023 study found people who eat just two servings of meat per week are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The Harvard University research, which was based on data from over 200,000 people who were followed almost 40 years, found those who ate the most red meat had a 62 percent higher risk compared to those eating the least. And British research from Oxford University on 1.4million people found higher consumption of red meat increased the risk of heart disease by 18 percent for each additional 50 grams (roughly a quarter of an average-sized steak) eaten per day. Red meat and animal products like cheese and butter are also high in saturated fat, which can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. In the long term this makes the heart pump harder increasing the risk of heart attack and strokes. However, some experts dispute some of findings of studies about the dangers of eating too much meat. They highlight that a lot of research fails to distinguish between the impact of processed meat like sausages and burger patties, from less processed cuts like steak. The NHS says meat is a good source of protein which the body needs to maintain and build muscle, and can also provide a good source of vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc and B vitamins. However, it advises people to choose lean cuts and limit intake of red and processed meat to maximise the health benefits while minimising the negatives like high saturated fat content which can increase the risk of high cholesterol. NHS data shows a rise in the number of younger adults suffering from heart attacks over the past decade. The biggest increase (95 per cent) was recorded in the 25-29 year-old demographic, though as numbers of patients are low even small spikes can look dramatic It comes as alarming data last year revealed that premature deaths from cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, had hit their highest level in more than a decade. MailOnline has previously highlighted how the number of young people, under 40, in England being treated for heart attacks by the NHS is on the rise. Cases of heart attacks, heart failure and strokes among the under-75s has tumbled since the 1960s. This is believed to be due to plummeting smoking rates, advanced surgical techniques and breakthroughs such as stents and statins. But now, rising obesity rates, and its catalogue of associated health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes, are thought to be one of the major contributing factors.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I'm a heart doctor who sees thousands of preventable deaths - here are five things EVERYONE should do before it's too late
A leading cardiologist has revealed the five essential things we should all do to avoid an early death—and insists 'it's not just about exercise and salads'. In an Instagram post viewed nearly 500,000 times, Memphis-based medic Dr Dmitry Yaranov warns that sleep, pollution, stress, oral health and diet all play a major role heart health. 'After treating thousands of patients with heart failure, these are the things I wish more people knew before it was too late. 'Here's what's actually affecting your heart—and nobody's talking about it,' he said in the viral video in which he listed the five points in the caption. 'Cardiovascular health isn't just about exercise and salads,' the expert added. 'It's sleep, stress, air, access, and even your gut.' Getting fewer than eight hours' sleep a night can raise your risk of heart failure, stroke or sudden death, he warned beneath the 30-second clip. Blood pressure usually drops during sleep—but poor sleep disrupts this, causing sustained high blood pressure, a key driver of heart disease, according to the British Heart Foundation. Dr Yaranov also noted that daily exposure to air pollution—'breathing in exhaust every day'—can harden the arteries, leading to plaque build-up, restricted blood flow and a higher risk of heart attacks. Next, he explained that constantly 'pushing through' stress can raise levels of cortisol—the body's main stress hormone—which, in excess, triggers high blood pressure and inflammation that damages blood vessels. Oral health is another unlikely factor that can cause heart issues, which the doctor added to his list. Improper care of your teeth can cause gum disease and the inflammation associated with this puts you at a higher risk of heart attack. Another significant issue he pointed out was that people should also focus more on improving their gut health as the microbiomes help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol. While living in an area with poor access to healthy food will only lead to worse cardiac outcomes, he then warned. It comes as an epidemic of the disease has hit young people, experts warned last year. Early deaths from heart disease hit their highest level in more than a decade, figures revealed. But now obesity, diabetes and undiagnosed high blood pressure are reversing six decades of progress. Data analysed by the British Heart Foundation shows progress in the battle against the killer condition appears to have come to an end. The latest figures for 2022 reveal that heart disease killed 80 out of every 100,000 people in England – the highest rate since 2011, when it was 83. Heart fatalities in the under-75s have risen for three consecutive years.
