Dramatic elevation of LDL cholesterol from ketogenic-dieting: A Case Series

Dramatic elevation of LDL cholesterol from ketogenic-dieting: A Case Series

High-fat, low carb dieting, also known as the “ketogenic diet,” has increased in popularity as a rapid weight-loss tool. Previous studies describe a modest elevation in cholesterol in the average keto-diet participant without specific cardiovascular impact. We hypothesize that patients with a geneti...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of preventive cardiology 2023-06, Vol.14, p.100495-100495, Article 100495
Hauptverfasser: Schmidt, Tyler, Harmon, David M, Kludtke, Erica, Mickow, Alicia, Simha, Vinaya, Kopecky, Stephen
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Sprache:eng
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Genetic
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Ketogenic diet
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Zusammenfassung:High-fat, low carb dieting, also known as the “ketogenic diet,” has increased in popularity as a rapid weight-loss tool. Previous studies describe a modest elevation in cholesterol in the average keto-diet participant without specific cardiovascular impact. We hypothesize that patients with a genetic predisposition to cholesterol metabolism dysregulation may have a disproportionate elevation in cholesterol in response to ketogenic dieting.
ISSN:2666-6677
2666-6677
DOI:10.1016/j.ajpc.2023.100495