Now health nuts are drinking deer blood to ‘stay young’, risking deadly zombie deer disease, experts warn

Experts have warned of a new horrific health craze in which people drink deer blood in the hope of turning back the clock on their brains and bodies.

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However, doctors have warned that partaking in this strange wellness hack could expose you to the terrifying zombie deer disease – a growing threat in the US.

The fatal condition, medically known as chronic wasting disease, causes deer to develop ‘zombie-like’ symptoms such as fatigue, disinterest in food, drooling and difficulty walking.

Some authorities have warned that it is possible the disease could be passed from animals to humans after contact with blood or tissue from a sick deer.

A controversial scientific paper retroactively identified the horrific disease as the cause of death for two hunters in 2022, who suffered telltale symptoms of the disease.

At least 33 states in America and parts of Canada have seen reports of a virus called “zombie deer disease” in animal populations. Indiana, not included on this map, was the last to confirm a case. No human cases have ever been confirmed.

Sam Ghali, an ER doctor replied to ClassyRedneck’s original tweet saying, “I honestly can’t believe I’m saying this, but DO NOT soak ANYTHING in the blood of wild animals and put it in your mouth.”

The Florida-based provider followed up with a second message, saying, “This is how zombie apocalypses start.”

Chronic wasting disease occurs when the proteins in a deer’s body become malformed, interrupting the normal function of the brain and causing a variety of strange “zombie-like” behaviors.

This includes slow, lethargic movements, a lack of interest in food and problems controlling body fluids according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is almost 100 percent fatal.

CWD is a type of disease caused by prions, not viruses or bacteria, which is incredibly difficult to treat and somewhat mysterious to scientists. Prions are also responsible for diseases such as mad cow disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

It can take more than a year for an infected animal to develop symptoms.

With a photo of a light pink Zyn, a nicotine pouch intended to curb smoking cravings, X user ClassyRedneck11 shared that what he said is a “biohack” — a term used to describe a health tip that has anti-aging benefits.

He probably dips the bags in deer blood before putting them in his mouth between his gums and lip.

‘Are soaked in deer blood, don’t fade this biohack. Its blood content, especially in wild game, makes it a very potent neutropic agent, especially when it reacts with nicotine,’ X user ClassyRedneck11 posted on April 28.

It’s unclear what the ClassyRedneck meant when he called the bloody bag “neutropic,” but it’s possible he was referring to a class of supplements called nootropics.

These chemicals are advertised as brain boosters. The theory behind this is that these contain the precursors for making the molecules that ensure that the brain works smoothly, the so-called neurotransmitters.

There’s no good evidence to prove that nootropic supplements work, according to Katrina Green, a neuropharmacologist from the University of Wollongong who studies how diet affects the brain: told the Guardian.

‘It is a psychoactive substance, but the regulations around these substances are so much more relaxed and we have so little idea what the effects on the brain might be,’ said Dr Green.

Still, they are popular among internet personalities who want to hack their brains and get the most out of their brain function.

The current scientific information online about deer blood does not mention that it has nootropic effects.

A deer with chronic wasting disease. It has a telling, emaciated appearance.

Besides CWD, there are a few other nasty, well-known diseases you can contract if you come into contact with contaminated deer blood.

First, there is brucellosis. You can get this disease if you eat or touch a deer that has this bacterial infection.

In humans, it can cause fever, body aches, swelling of the testicles, headache and fatigue According to the CDC.

Then there is deer parapox virus, which has been found in New Zealand and the US. This disease causes the formation of scabies pustules on infected wounds and cuts, just like other forms of the smallpox virus, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

You may also pick up bugs you may be familiar with, such as E. Coli, which can lead to urinary tract infections, diarrhea and vomiting.

Finally, there is a disease called tularemia, which strikes deer after they are bitten by an infected tick. If you eat or touch a deer with this disease, you may develop pneumonia, fever and skin sores. According to the CDC.

Suffice it to say, experts like Dr. Ghali have a clear answer for those interested in this trend: don’t do that.