💪 Who’s the Strongman?
Eddie Hall—2017’s World’s Strongest Man—undertook a 90-day carnivore diet, consuming only meat, eggs, fish, cheese, and animal fats to optimize strength and body composition. The results blew even his doctors away. YouTube
🧪 What His Bloodwork Showed
After 90 days, Eddie experienced dramatic lab changes:
- Total cholesterol surged into “high” territory
- LDL (“bad”) cholesterol spiked significantly
- HDL (“good”) cholesterol also increased
- Triglycerides remained extremely low—typically a sign of strong metabolic health BarBend
His doctors described the LDL jump as “crazy”—but balanced markers like healthy HDL and low triglycerides often neutralize heart risks.
🛠️ The One Tweak That Made It Work
Concerned by the LDL jump, his coach introduced a simple yet powerful adjustment:
- Added omega‑3s (e.g., fish oil)
- Brought in vitamin K and vitamin C
- Encouraged reintroducing some plant fats or leafy greens
Within weeks, Eddie’s lipid profile began shifting back toward a healthier range. This fix reassured his medical team that carnivore spikes can be reversible—with smart supplementation and tweaks. BarBend
🌟 Takeaways for Carnivore Fans
- Rapid lipid changes happen: Eating meat-only can skyrocket cholesterol—especially LDL.
- Context matters: High HDL and low triglycerides help offset elevated LDL risk.
- You can fix it: A tweak—omega-3, vitamins, a touch of plant matter—can rebalance blood markers.
- Track labs: Carnivore works, but only if you monitor results and adjust intelligently.
🤔 Conversation Starters
- Would you add omega-3 and vitamin K/C proactively on carnivore?
- Is temporary LDL elevation acceptable if offset by good HDL and low triglycerides?
- Do you view carnivore as short-term, or a long-term lifestyle—especially with supplementation?
