Consumed 10,000 Calories Daily, Dies in Sleep: Extreme Diets Can Trigger Heart Attack

New Delhi: Social media is flooded with extreme fitness challenges, shocking diet transformations, and viral weight-loss videos. Many try to emulate them, but the tragic death of Dmitry Nuyanzin, a 30-year-old Russian fitness coach and influencer, highlights the danger of extreme dietary experiments.

Dmitry was attempting to gain and lose weight rapidly to promote a viral transformation program. To gain weight quickly, he reportedly consumed over 10,000 calories of junk food daily—a combination of ultra-processed, high-fat, and high-salt foods. Within weeks, his health deteriorated, and he died in his sleep from heart failure.

His Daily Diet

Dmitry’s meals were far from a healthy diet:

• Breakfast: Pastries and half a cake
• Lunch: 800g of dumplings with mayonnaise
• Dinner: Burgers and two personal pizzas
• Snacks: Multiple packets of processed snacks throughout the day

He gained over 13 kilograms in just one month, shocking his followers who assumed it was part of the challenge.

Why Extreme Calorie Intake Is Dangerous

Clinical Nutritionist Shikha Sharma explains that while a single high-calorie meal may not be fatal, consuming 10,000 calories of unhealthy food every day overwhelms the body. An average adult requires 1,600–2,400 calories, and even very active athletes typically do not exceed 4,000–5,000 calories.

Excessive calories, fats, and salts can cause:

• Rapid spikes in blood sugar
• Increased cholesterol levels
• Elevated blood pressure
• Severe strain on the heart

Other risks include dehydration, insulin fluctuations, gastric problems, fatty liver, visceral fat accumulation, acute pancreatitis, obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In extreme cases, it may trigger heart attacks or strokes, especially in those with pre-existing conditions.

Dmitry’s tragic death serves as a serious warning: chasing viral transformations or rapid weight changes at the expense of health can be fatal.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making drastic dietary changes. Navbharat Times is not responsible for the accuracy or effects of the information provided.