Dramatic elevation of LDL cholesterol from ketogenic-dieting: A Case Series
Tyler Schmidt, David Harmon, Erica Kludtke, Alicia Mickow, Vinaya Simha, Stephen L. Kopecky
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
DietingKetogenic dietInternal medicineEndocrinologyCholesterolMedicineWeight lossObesityPsychiatryEpilepsyDiet and metabolism studiesDiet, Metabolism, and DiseaseNutritional Studies and Diet