A doctor ate 100 tablespoons of butter in 10 days and explained on his YouTube channel everything that happened to his body afterward.
Dr. Sten Ekberg decided to eat 100 tablespoons of butter in 10 days to understand how the body reacts when it suddenly receives more fat. The doctor consumed almost 1.5 kilograms of butter and revealed all the before and after results of the “challenge.”
Studies show that high consumption of saturated fats, found in animal-based foods like meats and dairy products, can increase the risks of heart disease and even strokes.
The doctor then decided to test the effects of high-fat consumption on himself by increasing his butter intake. On his YouTube channel, Dr. Ekberg, a former Olympic athlete and nutrition expert, details his entire diet and the results after 10 days of excessive fat consumption.
He explains that during the 10 days, he consumed eight times more saturated fats than what research suggests for a traditional healthy diet. The doctor also reveals that “he didn’t exercise much” during the study, only doing some push-ups and walking.
For those expecting a dramatic change in his weight, an increase in triglyceride levels (a type of fat circulating in the blood and stored in fat cells), or an increase in his insulin resistance, they might be surprised.
After 10 days, there was no change in his weight, and his glucose and insulin levels actually decreased. For Dr. Ekberg, while it’s not advisable to consume so much butter, it was important to show that the impact of a diet depends on many factors, not just the amount of fat a person consumes.
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