Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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What predicts LDL cholesterol increases on a low-carb diet? According to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, leanness may be a key factor. The physiology suggests that in lean, insulin-sensitive individuals, shifting into fat-burning mode may increase cholesterol transport through lipoproteins, raising LDL levels.

For the full mechanisms, limitations, and nuance, watch the long-form breakdown linked above.

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