@MrMoody - Not only can hot dogs cause cancer, but they can suffocate you if I am interpreting this article correctly.
Increased nitrate levels in the blood lead to increased methemoglobin, which can’t transport oxygen through the blood. So it’s conceivable that you could suffer from things like shortness of breath if you are on a diet that is high in red meats.
I am not a doctor, but that seems like the logical conclusion from what I read here. It kind of puts a lie to the idea that these high protein diets are good for you. Sure, you could lose weight faster, but there are other adverse health consequences that they don’t tell you about.