Cholesterol and Low-Carb
Lean individuals may experience unexpected spikes in LDL cholesterol when following low-carb diets, contrary to those with metabolic syndrome or obesity. Adding carbohydrates can shift metabolism towards carb burning, resulting in significant reductions in LDL levels, as demonstrated by a remarkable drop from 384 to 111 in just 16 days. This highlights the complexity of cholesterol responses and the potential benefits of dietary adjustments.In this clip
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Related Questions
I have a question about this episode 171. July 2022 Bloodwork Review! and this clip High LDL Discussion. 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), but 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?
Why might someone who is very active have relatively low carb intake but still have high LDL levels?