Understanding Lipid Ratios
Fasting blood tests reveal crucial insights into lipid health, with optimal triglyceride levels under 100 and a triglyceride to HDL ratio close to one indicating good insulin sensitivity. Lean individuals on low-carb diets may experience increased LDL, but this can be a normal response rather than a cause for concern. The conversation challenges the notion that all LDL is harmful, emphasizing the importance of individual metabolic responses.In this clip
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Is the triglycerides to HDL ratio a good indicator of health in the context of the episode "Assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease (Lipid Series - Part 2) | Dr Thomas Dayspring" and the clip "Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance Score"?
Is it okay for my total cholesterol to HDL ratio to stay below 3 and even decrease slightly on a low-carb diet if my LDL and HDL levels go up slightly but my triglycerides go down, or should I focus on lowering my LDL and add more carbohydrates to my diet after listening to episode 83 of The Tim Ferriss Show with Dr. Ben Bikman and the clip Triglycerides and Diet?
I have a question about the episode %3Aepisode%5B171.+July+2022+Bloodwork+Review%21%5D%7Bsid%3Ddoc\_56285%7D and the clip %3Aclip%5BHigh+LDL+Discussion%5D%7Bsid%3Dchunk\_1514491%7D. For example, I know that when I’m on a low-carb diet, both my LDL and HDL go up slightly (and my triglycerides go down—this is known as the lipid triad). However, my total cholesterol to HDL ratio stays below 3 and may even decrease a bit more. Is this okay in your opinion, or should I focus on lowering my LDL and add more carbs to my diet?