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Francis Fulton-Smith: Dangerous game with his health

Francis Fulton-Smith slim with his wife Verena.
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How long does his body do that?

He has chubby cheeks. And a handsome double chin. Francis Fulton-Smith (47) has grown a lot, an estimated 20 kilos. And even voluntarily.

Because since April he stands for the ARD film adaptation "The mirror affair" in front of the camera and embodies the political legend Franz Josef Strauss († 73). "I ate noodles and sweets, " says the actor.

"I want to portray Strauss as authentically as possible, it's not just any movie." His commitment as an actor is impressive - but also incredibly risky.

For his role as a slender "Everyman" from October in Berlin, the chewed bacon down as quickly as possible.

A danger to health, also knows nutritionist Dr. med. Ute Dettmer (51) from the "Vitalzentrum Hamburg". "Such a fast weight gain is a hard stress test for the body and circulation. Blood lipids, blood sugar and blood pressure rise. Obesity is dangerous especially for the liver. In extreme cases, it can lead to permanent liver damage. A crash diet may subsequently promote kidney stones or gout. "

Does not he think about his family?

Why is Francis Fulton-Smith risking his health? And: how long does his body do that? Does not he think of his wife Verena (37) and his daughters Joliene (3) and Audrey (9 months)? They need their daddy - and healthy! Even if it is the role of his life, one's own family should always be more important than success ...

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