On 8/12, Qidian News reported that a 25-year-old woman was admitted to Xi'an People's Hospital for acute abdominal pain. Doctors diagnosed her with acute pancreatitis and widespread pancreatic necrosis. She nearly died after a rapid weight loss attempt, consuming only boiled chicken breast and cauliflower daily for six months, while completely abstaining from carbohydrates and fats.

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Physicians explained that the woman's "low-fat" diet likely caused pancreatic fluid to accumulate. When trypsinogen is abnormally secreted in the pancreas, it can "self-digest" the organ, leading to acute pancreatitis. Experts emphasize that healthy weight loss hinges on a calorie deficit and stable metabolism, not on consuming as little as possible.

Acute pancreatitis is dangerous, with a mortality rate of up to 30% for severe cases. Doctor Jung Se-yeon, a Korean traditional medicine physician, identified high-fat and high-sugar foods as most detrimental to the pancreas. She also listed four food types to avoid: fried potatoes, organ meats (such as pork heart or intestines), processed meats (cold cuts, bacon), and red meat.

Doctor Jung Se-yeon added that smoking introduces nitrosamines into the body, which harm the pancreas. Alcohol can prematurely activate digestive enzymes within pancreatic acinar cells, subsequently destroying pancreatic cells. Excessive alcohol consumption in a single instance can trigger acute pancreatitis. She also noted that 80% of chronic pancreatitis patients are long-term drinkers. Therefore, to prevent pancreatitis, a healthy diet must be complemented by strict avoidance of tobacco and alcohol.