A woman who has been consuming an entire block of butter every day for the past five years has provided an update on her health. Bella, known online as SteakandButtergal, shares her experiences through YouTube and social media, where she explains her decision to abandon a vegan diet and switch to a fully carnivorous one. Her goal was to improve her autoimmune conditions, including eczema and psoriasis, as well as to address issues like acne, mental health, mood, and energy levels.

Followers of the carnivore diet primarily consume animal-based foods, such as meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, fish, and some dairy products. Bella, however, has taken this to an extreme, regularly featured on her YouTube channel eating a full stick of butter. She claims she has maintained this practice every single day for the past five years.

Despite receiving numerous concerns from critics about the impact on her health, Bella confidently answered some of the most common questions she faces. These include queries about her heart health and her ability to avoid diabetes.

Bella’s response was assertive: "Not only has my heart not stopped, but I now have more energy to work out, play with my dog, and be the best partner to my fiancé."

She also stated that following a high-fat carnivore diet has helped boost her HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), the good cholesterol, claiming it increased from 73 to 98. Additionally, she pointed out that lowering triglycerides reduces the risk of heart disease, and her triglycerides decreased from 97 to 15.

In a follow-up video, Bella shared that her bloodwork has also improved as a result of her diet. "I've been eating butter daily for the past five years, and here's a look at my bloodwork," she said. "My HDL is 98, and my triglycerides are 15. No, I’m not concerned about my LDL levels because, as heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia has stated, ‘It's not about the LDL, it's about the ratio.’”

She went on to explain that the ideal triglyceride-to-HDL ratio is under two, and in her case, her ratio is 0.15, a figure she proudly shared with a thumbs-up while eating more butter.

However, not everyone agrees with Bella's approach. Some health experts have raised concerns about the risks associated with the carnivore diet, which excludes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds. Doctors from the Indiana University School of Medicine recently warned that the diet could increase the risk of kidney stones.

Harvard Health Chief Medical Editor Howard E. Lewine also expressed caution, noting that while some ketogenic diets promote healthier fats, the carnivore diet primarily involves animal fats, which are high in saturated fats. "Saturated fats are known to raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which can be detrimental to heart health," Lewine explained. "The downside of keto diets, especially the carnivore diet, is that they can elevate LDL cholesterol both in the short and long term. Other long-term risks include kidney stones, gout, and osteoporosis."

Despite these warnings, advocates like Dr. Shaw Baker, MD, who wrote The Carnivore Diet, claim that a meat-only diet "saved his life." Prominent figures such as podcaster Joe Rogan also support the diet, praising it for weight loss and its potential to alleviate chronic health conditions.

Overall, while Bella’s approach to the carnivore diet has worked well for her according to her reports, experts continue to debate the long-term health impacts of such a restrictive and high-fat diet. As with any drastic dietary change, individuals should consult with healthcare professionals to understand the potential risks and benefits before making similar choices.