Tag: Medical risk

Despite claims made by some diet proponents, our physiology, including our teeth and digestive tract, points toward an omnivorous nature, suggesting that a human cannot be fully carnivore without significant health risks. This restrictive eating pattern eliminates essential nutrients found in plants, posing serious long-term challenges for human health and well-being.

According to a 2019 study, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) remains an independent risk factor for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), which can lead to sepsis. Understanding why TPN causes sepsis is crucial for both healthcare providers and patients receiving this life-sustaining treatment. The risk is primarily linked to the central venous catheter used for administration and the physiological changes bypassing the gut.

In rare but documented cases, drinking nearly two gallons of water over a short period of time has led to death. Consuming this excessive amount of water overwhelms the kidneys' ability to excrete it, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as water intoxication, or hyponatremia.