A real case from Dr. Sharma’s practice: “A 39-year-old man came in with fatigue and itching. He’d lost 15kg on keto, was proud. His liver enzymes were 5 times normal. Biopsy showed NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) – early scarring. He reluctantly added back 100g of carbs from vegetables and brown rice, cut bacon to once a week. Six months later, his liver was nearly normal.” The man told our tabloid: “I thought carbs were poison. Turned out, extreme diet was the real poison.”
The takeaway? No single macronutrient is evil. Balance is everything. Before you start any diet that cuts out entire food groups (especially carbs), ask yourself: “Am I trading a smaller waist for a damaged liver?” Sometimes weight loss isn’t worth the hidden cost. If you’re unsure, see a dietitian. Don’t trust Instagram influencers who sell detox teas and keto meal plans without medical training.
