A man’s attempt to follow nutrition advice from ChatGPT went horribly wrong when he replaced salt in his diet with sodium bromide, a controlled substance, leading to a rare psychiatric disorder called bromism. The 39-year-old man was treated for dehydration and hallucinations after attempting to escape his home, but his story highlights the dangers of online misinformation and the importance of verifying health advice from reputable sources.
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