What Does a Low Carb Diet Do to Your Cholesterol?

Dr. Becky Gillaspy
Dr. Becky Gillaspy
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Published 2021-04-13
For many people, a low carb diet not only makes weight loss possible but also improves blood sugar, boosts energy and mental focus, and puts them in control of hunger. However, when carbs decrease, dietary fat increases. This leads to questions about how a low carb or keto diet affects cholesterol.

In this video, I share what the research has to say about the relationship and what you can do if you have high cholesterol on a low carb diet.

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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.
All Comments (21)
  • @3cardmonty602
    I’ve lost 150lbs on Keto. My lipid profile is outstanding now. My total Cholesterol is 158, HDL=61, LDL=81, VLDL=16, Triglycerides=84. I’ve been doing Keto, IF & OMAD for 2 years now. I’ve gone from 321lbs to 170lbs, & I’m 60 years old & have Hemochromatosis, Hashimoto’s Disease, & other autoimmune diseases. Keto saved my life.
  • @grammytammy3535
    I've been wondering for years about a lot of these things!! I look forward to asking my doc more about them!! Thx so much!!! 👍🌼
  • @getter_done
    Thank you Dr Becky (Dr Keith too). Warm thoughts, wishes & prayers for your family. 🙏❤️
  • @snackpack113
    Luckily, since starting keto my cholesterol has been the lowest in thirty years. Even when I was thin my numbers were high. Thanks for your videos.:)
  • @jakehayes1345
    Thank You!! I am one of those people whose LDL went very high on Keto (always over 200) BUT- all other markers improved. Trigs/HDL and A1C. Very low sat fat in my diet. ( sardine/avocados lots of salads/sauerkraut, etc) In the end I had the NMR test from Labcorp and found that my LDL particles were very large (good) and all the metrics showed I pinned the scale in being metabolically healthy. All my lipids were viewed on their scale as metabolically healthy.
  • @kathyfarndell3055
    I want to thank you so much for making losing weight and making my body healthier the easiest it's ever been, using intermittent fasting and low carb diet methods. You even make Science and Biology (2 subjects I loathed at school), interesting, and making perfect sense. I have lost a few pounds already, having started a month ago in earnest. But it's how much better I feel inside and out, and in my head that I'm so thrilled about! Love your videos, info, and calm sensible approach to it all. Thanks again, Kathryn xx
  • @wilkinsonmdw
    One of my worries about going on keto was how it would impact my cholesterol. I started in mid Feb and have lost 32 lbs. I had a doctor visit last week and my total cholesterol is down from 197 to 127 and triglycerides down from 315 to 85. And feeling so much better than I have in quite awhile!
  • @Panda-uw7vb
    My friend and I do low carb/keto since 2019 and her psoriasis is gone, complete, without any drugs!
  • @joebarbuto2760
    I was just wondering this past week if and how a high fat diet might effect cholesterol levels. And then you come out with the video. Amazing! Thanks again, Dr. Becky 🫂 🇨🇦
  • @HS99876
    Thank you, good information.