Low-Carb Diets & Cholesterol: What Doctors Now Know

Question
After so many years of low heart doctors against low carb dieting, what's known about this problem? Are they dangerous for cholesterol?

Answer
Dear Brownie,

I know the cholesterol matter can be confusing and worrisome to low-carb dieters and their doctors.

To begin with, here are some guidelines and definitions:

   * LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is "bad" cholesterol. LPL levels should be below 160.
   * HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is "good " cholesterol. HDL levels should be above 45.

The best advice I can give you is to consult your family doctor. Be sure to tell him or her that you are on high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet and not on a high-fat only diet.

Read more in my article: http://www.dietandbody.com/article1004.html

Hope it helps,

Tanya Zilberter, PhD