India, Feb. 27 -- From steak-only plates to butter-laced coffee, the carnivore diet has surged in popularity across social media in recent years, often promoted as a fast-track route to weight loss and metabolic reset. But what exactly is it? The carnivore diet is an extremely restrictive eating pattern that eliminates all plant-based foods, focusing solely on animal products such as meat, fish, seafood, eggs and certain dairy items like butter.

While supporters claim benefits ranging from rapid fat loss to improved blood sugar control, many health experts consider it a fad diet and question its long-term sustainability and safety. So, are there genuine advantages - and what could be the risks over time? We take a closer look at what the...