Dr. David Diamond - 'Should You Be Concerned About High LDL-Cholesterol on a Low Carb Diet?'

David. M. Diamond received his Ph.D. in Biology in 1985, with a specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience, from the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory at the University of California, Irvine. He is a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida, where he has directed his research program on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Diamond has served on federal government study sections and committees evaluating research on the neurobiology of stress and memory, and has over 100 publications, reviews and book chapters on the brain and memory. He has served on the editorial boards of numerous medical journals and has received 30 years of federally funded support for his research.
In the past decade, Dr. Diamond has expanded his research program to include cardiovascular disease and nutrition. His controversial research is an extension of an advanced seminar he directs at the University of South Florida entitled “Myths and Deception in Medical Research”, which emphasizes the critical evaluation of methods and conflicts of interest in health-related research.
In recent years he added to his list of publications controversial papers on diet, cholesterol and statins, including one paper published in the peer- reviewed medical journal “Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology”, which described the deceptive practices employed by researchers promoting statins for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Diamond has been invited to present his myth-busting views on nutrition and cholesterol to lay people and physicians at nutrition, cardiology, obesity and diabetes conferences all over the world.
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[@annerussell5217]

After nearly losing my balance and having nasty muscle pain, my husband losing his cognitive function and then having liver problems, we ditched the statins and became low carb. Now after feeling well with no aches and pain and husband’s liver good, I ask the question; why are statins not banned? Oh yes, I know - money.

[@starrynight8007]

Thank you for sharing look into magnesium as a natural “” statin or regulator of lipids. Just as mentioned here about coronary calcification again, vitamin K2 keeps calcium out of soft tissue and arteries. This is not a fad. A tenure study completed in 2017 proved the mechanism of action..

[@susanshaw2507]

@@starrynight8007is there a brand/dosage of magnesium you would recommend? Can you take K2 with magnesium

[@jacknissen6040]

About 35years my GP mentioned to me “I see many little old ladies with very high cholesterol levels yet their arteries are open” This was in response to me discussing my own levels and statin prescription. I stopped taking statins shortly after.

[@Absolomthecarnivore]

My father passed 5 years ago by dementia, the type 3 diabetes. Unfortunately at that date, I was not aware about his medication and the problems induced by cholesterol reducing drugs. Two years ago, I asked my mother to show me, if she has idea if my father was on statins. Unfortunately I found that my father took 7 years statins prior his death, in order to keep cholesterol under 100, which in the light of the new evidences, triggered his dementia and ultimately his death. This is my father's true story not fairly tales from mainstream media related to keep your cholesterol low.

[@y.g.1313]

true and tragic story.. thanks for sharing. How old was your father when he died?

[@rumproast5159]

@Debz don’t give up on the dementia. Sometimes it take some time for the body to correct with proper nutrition.

[@GregNoblin]

My cholesterol total has been over 300 for over a decade. Never have taken statins. After repeated CAC test my calcium scores remain zero. I have no accumulation of plaque. My diet is primarily fatty red meat, eggs, butter, heavy cream, and some cheeses.

[@patwalkins2061]

I like how he talks about "uncooperative persons" as those who did not die .

[@murraypooley9199]

I have been on keto for 3 years and went full carnivour 3 months ago. I got bloods done 2 weeks ago to find all markers were excelent except LDL which was high. My doc wanted to put me immediatly on LDL reduceing medication. I said no, I would think about it. After researching the subject I discover high LDL is not only expected on carnivour but not even a bad health marker. I am 68,no illnes, on no meds, in great health, have a very high atheletic proformance, lift weights HIT at the Elite level. What planet do these "medical profesionals" live on?

[@r0cketplumber]

Planet make-a-buck.

[@jobrown8146]

@@r0cketplumber That's clever.

[@keywestfan2503]

In our physician lounge at work, they stock bags of SunChips. Right smack on the package, it says “Heart Healthy “ Utterly ridiculous

[@lonigoldberg3062]

I just noticed that on the sun chips, and said how currupt are these big corporations, they get to say anything they want with no repercussions.

[@daze8326]

I am coined a “non-compliant” patient by my health care provider. I refuse to take statins for 200 cholesterol level. HDL 58, Triglyceride 35. Diet: carnivore x 2 years and never felt and looked better.

[@Turbo2640]

This is one of the clearest presentations of "statistical alchemy" I've seen in a while. Great work!

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

It's clear...because it's NOT written for scientists...but for "those with deductive reasoning and a small background in biochemistry...aka: it makes sense!

[@cketheridge2643]

This brings a relief 😮‍💨 my LDL went from 90s to 300s on a low carb omad diet. (HDL 80s, Triglycerides 50s)

[@jeep2liberty]

Well then you, like my similar results, are in good shape. !

[@jt7980]

This guy is not a medical doctor. He has a phd in psychology and physiology. If you think high LDL is good for you then you are going against actual medical doctors and guidelines that most countries follow. So yeah, glad you are feeling better about hearing a non-M.D on KZbin telling you guideline-setting research is wrong. :)

[@wocket42]

@@jt7980 Those guidelines are written by big pharma or are based on statin studies done by big pharma. But yeah, keep on following them.

[@mhaas281]

@@jt7980 Medical doctors are minions for big pharma companies and with food industry are colluding together to keep people sickly and on medications. It's all about the $$$. :) never ending cycle that's been going on for a few decades. Anyone who goes against the mainstream narrative is discredited and branded as crazy.

[@monicabostan1081]

@@jt7980 you can go ahead and follow the guidelines who's stopping you

[@brett6468]

Relative Risk Reduction. Oldest statistical trick in the book. Always compare it against Absolute Risk to verify accuracy. Excellent lecture. Bravo!

[@007travelbug]

Same scam is used with covid gene therapy.....? 95% effective... reality is less than 1% effective over doing nothing. Add in early treatment options and you are into negative territory...but wait 41billion dollars says differently...(SARC.)

[@oldschoolbrothers2874]

My brother and I found out about low carb diet/high fat diet through our interest in bodybuilding, mainly in oldschool bodybuilding and the diet these athletes had in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. All these athletes were on high fat and high protein diets and achieved great results in their physiques and lived long and healthy lives, the complete difference to todays bodybuilders. I recommend everyone to have a look into Vince Girondas dietary advice and also have a look into the ''Anabolic Diet'' . Even if you have no interest in building muscle learning about this kind of nutrition will greatly benefit you in your everyday life and well being. The knowledge these guys earned through experience is congruent with what the scientists in this channel are presenting.

[@erdemdeniz5839]

Thanks for this info sir.

[@leighkelly2161]

Absolutely one hundred percent agree 👍

[@brentbrouwer6135]

Thanks for the tip, bros.

[@gloriaharbridge4986]

We have been told over the last couple of years that those most at risk of becoming very ill and dying of C19 had metabolic syndrome. It would be interesting to see how many of those who caught and died because of C19 did so because they were on statins.

[@heysawtun]

This is a very fascinating and factual talk which needs to have millions of views. Thank you Dr David Diamond and low carbs communities for trying to change the course of cholesterol con.

[@barblacy619]

My 8th grade teacher Mr Paradise taught me the value of viewing data correctly. He once said, “ I’m twice as smart as you guys.” Then he turned and said, “forget that, two times zero is zero. Let’s just say I’m smarter…” In college, a professor in my nursing research course, refined my view of data reporting when she said, “Do you know 100% of colorectal cancer patients drink water and use toilet paper?” Do I trust the federal government right now?

[@cesarwarrior3723]

Great, David Diamond Gratitude for this class of understanding and mental clarity, Continue on the right path, and together we will achieve real health for every human being who is tired of being so sick, Health Warriors

[@rodneybooth4069]

Wow, one of the best videos concerning Statins and LDL. Thanks Dr. Diamond,

[@mkkrupp2462]

Wonderful presentation. People should send it to their GP’s.

[@dibonorchis5311]

That was the very best AF explanation I have heard!! Thank you Dr Cywes

[@vlastimiljanko8638]

Fantastic work, thank you! This is golden and it should be presented daily and publicly to become a common knowledge! Billions of people could be much healthier!!!!

[@MinecraftMaker]

Thank you for this talk - this is one of the best presentations on the topic that I have seen

[@africaeyesandears]

Thank you for sharing your work. Much appreciated

[@grunklebob9009]

The lipitor model analysis is excellent! I saw Dr Jamnadas do this same demo a couple years back. It is great to see it done twice! Only strengthens my belief that I am on the right path and following the proper Doctors!!! Thank you for this :)

[@freemocean489]

Beautifully and lovingly explained

[@pepper419]

Brilliant bit of teaching thank you Dr. Diamond.

[@dougalbert9831]

Amazing lecture, thank you Dr. Diamond

[@nitfitnit]

Great presentation, very clear and insightful

[@gaynekirkhouse6587]

Thank you. A well presented and well researched presentation. It's so helpful and informative. I am particularly impressed by your courage to stand up for the truth. G.

[@destawirnas4184]

You are the best sources of the best scientific information for human-well being. Really appreciate you, Dr Paul Mason

[@lvglec]

Best professor I ever had.

[@keithcampbell7820]

Went to the primary PCG this morning. She freely admitted to prescribing a statin to the "Statistics". Asked why we didn't do a heart rate recovery or even a CT to determine calcium score. Something about insurance, meaning, there's no money in it.

[@kfamfun4485]

Awesome video! Thank you Dr. Diamond

[@roddunne]

Thank you Dr Diamond for the rational and honest data analysis. The slide at 44:06 (and BMJ paper it comes from - that you co-authored) is golden for those with FH + low insulin + low waistline

[@EmanBasketballDad]

Dr Joel Wallach has been talking about your findings for decades. Glad to see a growing number of people are coming to the same realization. Great video.

[@meeshelly9157]

This is THE BEST video I have ever seen. EXCELLENT info, well put together and explained perfectly. This has put me at ease! Now I have to deprogram my brainwashed brain as to what I've been told to eat my whole life and switch to a low carb diet. It will be challenging but I want to live a life free of heart disease.

[@bettywhill]

So much useful information!

[@ORCHIDLOVER2156]

Thanks so much for this in-depth report.

[@patbalderrama2077]

Thanks David, verification that I am on the right track. God bless! 👍😊

[@dogphlap6749]

Thank you Dr David.

[@MrBDezno]

TY TY TY! Last visit to my doctor, she wanted me on statins due to high LDL. I told her I'm not worried about high LDL. She asked why. I explained without great detail.

[@jfarmer5296]

Just tell me where can I find a doctor that can educate me on this subject and others. I find that doctors so often have no time to research and so just go by the recommendations if the bureaucratics!!

[@Gengh13]

Not a doctor, but I can recommend Ivor Cummins, he is an engineer and has been bringing aware of the CAC score for years. He has several videos on the real risks factors that lead to atherosclerosis.

[@franksemmes1633]

I was surprised to be diagnosed as pre-diabetic about 1-1/2 years ago. Surprised because I had been very careful to eat what I thought was a healthy diet for 20 years. After the diagnosis, I went to the web, and started doing what the Cleveland Clinic recommended. After 6 months of carefully following instructions, lab work showed I had gotten worse (A1C higher). A good bit of research on KZbin led me to a bunch of sources showing that my actual problem was insulin resistance, evidenced by metabolic syndrome (I had all the symptoms, although my doctor had not mentioned this). This led me to researching the keto diet, where I found many sources, including this one (Dr Dave Diamond), all saying the same thing, all with tons of comments showing excellent results from following the guidance therein. Your question, and mine, was “where can I find a doctor that can educate me on this subject and others?” Here are some that I have found. Dr Rob Cywes, especially episodes 5 and 141 Dr Eric Berg (see especially interview with Dr Nadir Ali) Dr Nadir Ali Dr Ken Berry Dr Paul Mason Low Carb Down Under Dr Sten Ekberg Besides a ton of info on the actual problem and actual solution, I found very helpful info on understanding lab work, especially with Drs Cywes, Berg, and Berry, and Mason The description of Insulin resistance perfectly fit the last 15 years of inability to lose weight (had tried literally everything - nothing worked - turned out insulin resistance was the root problem) and other issues I experienced Following their guidance for the last year led to losing 40 lbs, Improving blood pressure (dosage of medication cut in half, about to be reduced further), significant improvement in knee problems, greater mental clarity, significant improvement in labs, especially ratio of HDL to triglycerides (was approaching danger area without knowing it, now approaching ideal). Looking forward to 6 month follow up in about 6 weeks where I have expectations of significant improvements in A1C My LDL has gone up, and at the last checkup my doctor did express concerns and suggest statins, which I declined, citing lowered triglycerides and raised HDL, the actual absence of results cited in this video (and others) and the litany of adverse side effects. My doctor did not pursue the subject at all. Seeing the results I have gotten, he said “Keep doing what you are doing” I get the impression he feels compelled by insurance/ AMA / whoever to follow the standard lines, and needed to “check off the box” to document he did what they say he is supposed to. I just turned 67 years old, am pretty active physically, and extremely pleased with the results I have gotten from using the info provided by the above sources Hope this helps - good luck!

[@snoman71]

LOL, How many doctors do you actually kkow and work with then? Im guessing NONE. All of them are constantly resding up on the latest studies in their field.

[@MMWheelerMD]

Great presentation!! God bless you guys and thank you for sharing!!

[@1505358]

Great work. Thanks Doc

[@babarumraisin4863]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@colleenhall44]

Excellent, excellent information … thank you!

[@JulieAnneMullan]

Brilliant and timely: I'd not yet made a clotting factor connection, so will be doing the research :)

[@buttervap]

Outstanding presentation!

[@nosretep1960]

Fantastic presentation!

[@tonyromero8284]

Awesome video

[@MyContestPix]

One of the best videos I've seen on this topic. One issue that wasn't really touched on is between high LDL, high BP - 140/90 and low blood sugar?? Are there studies relating these 3??

[@tlebryk]

Great fact checking the so called experts. Lying used to be punishable with jail, fines, and revoking those experts licenses.

[@sandysherman4584]

Excellent Information!!!

[@anthonyshaw8698]

Excellent!!! Thank you

[@IHavent82Day]

I LIKE THE MUSIC

[@IHavent82Day]

@NOTREALLY HANKAARON why do you ask

[@erdemdeniz5839]

I came from Dr. Cywes' video. I knew this is a great video. 😊

[@masteringfibromyalgia]

My husband had had two strokes, one age 41 and one age 51. The first stroke they put him on 6 or so different meds. He found out that gluten causes high blood pressure, so after working hard to lose 70 lbs, he also went gluten free, and got down to low dose on 3 meds before his second stroke…he is still on just the three plus aspirin and a 4th for neuropathic pain, and physical torture lol for redeveloping the left side of his body. Currently he is dropping more pounds, but does not follow a low carb at all like me. He has made a huge change from coffee creamer to half n half. I think he might have that gene for blood clotting and I would like to know more about how to fix that issue. I don’t have heart disease or high blood pressure etc etc, but I have low cholesterol, always have, and this year started eating carnivore, and just a week ago no dairy except butter, and that change made a huge difference for me overall in energy. My husband thinks I’m crazy yet notices that I am dropping pounds! I’m really happy about the positive changes going on. The one thing I am really noticing is a more organized brain function, and I am really happy about that!

[@DanteLikesRock]

how is your husband recovering from his strokes? is he almost back to normal?

[@actyrrel]

Why doesn’t anyone report adverse effects with relative rate instead of absolute. That would show a 100% increase in diabetes. (6% in non statin. 12% in statin group).

[@Gengh13]

Because they want to sell you that drug.

[@floridalife-livinginflorid6882]

Correct me if I am wrong, I was under the assumption that damaged LDL or oxidised LDL wouldn’t be accepted by the receptors. However undamaged LDL are taken up in higher amounts by the receptors due to statins. Which lowers total LDL but leaves you with a higher concentration of damaged LDL

[@romanhoax9014]

*Correct*

[@lillypot1747]

Yes , and the remaining damaged-LDL in the blood is taken up by the macrophages in the endothelium , which blocks the arteries.

[@nicholaspappas9712]

Thank You!

[@kayallen7603]

High LDL, High HDL and I refuse Statins. I do have some mild CAC in arteries but my heart keeps thumping along w/o afib or anything else. The statins I tired - hit me so badly- that I threw them away. BTW my BMI is 18 and I am keto-vore.

[@susantroupe9341]

Same here….increased HDL from 60s to 90s and TG remained 60s . Refused statins. CAC 121, but am improving my prediabetes with keto and expecting to see lower A1c next lab visit. More concerned about insulin levels than LDL.

[@Dan-gs3kg]

@@susantroupe9341 things get weird with a1c as that is an indication of how much your blood has interacted with glucose. On a good diet, your blood lives longer, so a1c can initially decrease, then increase, despite all other markers improving.

[@dorsetboronia6744]

@@Dan-gs3kg yes of course. I never realised that. Of course , very logical. Thank you for pointing that out. It will stop me from worrying . Been t2 D for 3years, and keto for that time.

[@Alaska-Vet]

Information is gold! Thanks! If this were 30-40 years ago and I was the age of my parents I would be on a high carb low fat diet and starting on statins as well as just finding type 2 DM as my Mom had. When I turned 50 I was dx with "prediabetes" and "metabolic syndrome". I started down the low carb path and have been refining it. For several years my blood work improved then as I got even leaner (now 50lbs down 8" off my belly) my cholesterol and LDL have gone up, this is over the last several years. Also my HDL has gone up and my TG has gone down and my A1c is at it's lowest at 4.8, but...... I left my last well annual checkup with a new script for Lipitor because my LDL is at it's highest at 202. I'm 62 years old and both my parents were obese, Mom suffered dementia in her 70s and Dad died in his 60s after a massive CVA and actually both my grandfather and grandmother had the same history. I have the Lipitor in my med cabinet now but will probably not be taking it. I'm still struggling a bit with that decision. I use military retiree healthcare and they will not do an advanced lipid panel or a CAC for me as it will not change their plan.

[@ActivateMission2ThisTimeline]

uknowTheTruth.

[@tom8437]

If I were you, I'd pay for that panel myself. In fact, I plan to do exactly that in the near future. I have a history of LDL on the high side. About 3 years ago I was prescribed statins but didn't like how they made me feel. So I went off them. Upon being pressured a couple years later to go on them again, I decided to go low carb. I've lost a bunch of weight (210-->180) over the last 12 months and feel better than ever. I'm due for a visit soon and expect to find out upon bloodwork that my LDL is even higher. So I will be insisting on getting the advanced lipid panel even if I have to pay for it. And I will be citing the info in this video as well as others e.g. Dr. Ford Brewer, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Ken Berry, Ivor Cummins, etc. There's no way I'm going on statins when cholesterol isn't the problem, in fact cholesterol is beneficial, not to mention the side effects of statins. No thanks!

[@y.g.1313]

with A1C 4.8, which is excellent and TG low, HDL high - I would not worry about LDL 2.2 at all. As a matter of fact my LDL is even higher and I am super happy about it. The higher LDL, the better, as long as A1C and TG/HDL are good. You have to learn to stop being scared by big pharma dogma. Who paid for your Lipitor, you? Make a video of yourself dumping it to garbage bin and will show that video to your grand-grand-children in the future as an important life lesson.

[@laurahudson8210]

My insurance wouldn't cover the cac, either, so I paid for it.

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

I heard him talk about prothrombin. I have Factor 5 Leiden, which is a genetic blood disorder that causes blood to clot much faster than normal. I researched it and warfarin, and it's side effects. While doing so I saw comments from people who were on warfarin that said they did sprints and high intensity training because they found that it ground down, or dissolved any clots that might be forming. I have done this for years on top of very high rep squats and deadlifts, which get your heart rate up to maximum as good as sprints do. Since I've been purely carnivore my dosage of warfarin has halved or less. Inflammation is the cause of almost all of our health worse that aren't genetic, such as Factor 5 Leiden, and makes them worse. As long as the same people that own all of big food, big pharma, and all of the media keep convincing people to consume what's inflaming us and making us sick, they will stay rich by selling us their medicine.

[@markcain1585]

Thanks David for this excellent lecture. Is there any chance you could have a look at the mendelian randomisation experiments that purport to show a casual effect on heart disease by ldl cholesterol?

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

This is gold and eye opening. Thank you!

[@kindnesstoall]

So informative! Was recommended by someone...put me a bit at ease. More need to listen. Been on keto 2 yrs about. Dr concerns me. Wants me on statins due to high LDL. Had a Heart CT Scan came back 0 Calcium. My lab work came back. Chol 328, Trig 75, HDL 99, VLDL 15, LDL chol 214. Has me concerned & convinced. Any info or input....oh I don't eat meat. Tired about hearing about it.

[@brucemackenzie4952]

I have been on statins for 40 years and yet have a 565 calcium score. Not much benefit I would say.

[@wandayonder9772]

I saw two doctors on a calcium score forum try to tell people on statins not to worry about a high calcium score because statins can cause calcium deposits in arteries but those calcium deposits are "good" deposits, unlike calcium deposits in people not on statins. The pro-statin spin is jaw-dropping.

[@chiararegolini]

👏👏👏thank you!!!!

[@prubroughton2327]

I come from a family with high LDL mother died at 1 month short of 100 who chain smoked til 76, her sister is still alive at 105. Not heart disease in family has showed up so far

[@jerzy2pi]

This presentation is and should be after analyze the final killer of ldl theory and statin treatment

[@jackieburns5257]

Just what I was looking for. Recent blood test: triglycerides 44, high hdl and ldl... hba1c 5.4. Low carb/ keto .

[@greglaroche1753]

Thank you for this video and the work you are doing to bring to light the reality that can be so obvious. I have come to the same conclusions. However, what is missing in this and other videos on the subject, are links or at least names and dates of publications that support these theories. If they were available it would much easier for individuals to convince their caregivers, that what are so commonly thought of as facts, could be myths.

[@LaneCodeRedCarnivore]

You have to do what is best for you . It is illegal to give drugs against your will. You could go to Dr. Diamonds website and print off the info . Lots of ways to get the proof.

[@KenJackson_US]

In a video lecture by Aussie Dr. Paul Mason, he made the statement, *_"... those with the HIGHEST LDL levels lived the LONGEST."_* That's pretty dramatic, but it wasn't just his opinion--he was presenting study that reviewed a number of studies with 68,000 patients.

[@julesnfriends]

Good point that you make. In no particular order, all to be found extensively on here - Dr Jason Fung, Dr Stephen Phinney and Dr Aseem Mulhotra, Dr Paul Mason and the results of Dr David Unwin here in the UK, are all completely in alignment with this work. I hope that helps.

[@greglaroche1753]

@@LaneCodeRedCarnivore How do I find Dr Diamond’s website? I’ve been looking on Google, but can’t seem to find anything. Thanks

[@a1s1dodd60]

Wonderful 👍🏼

[@joshane2058]

Great information for us carnivores!

[@paulrasmussen9186]

Great job.!

[@krisjustin3884]

Remarkable! A very brave presentation with huge profits at stake!

[@EagerSpace]

Malcolm Kendrick recently released a book titled "the clot thickens" that expands on these ideas.

[@jm08050]

I can vouch for that - reading it now. A real page turner!

[@raymondspagnuolo8222]

Excellent! Also, to underline the point - Statins increase all-cause mortality. Thanks so much for such a concise summary of the science and foolishness and greed that has warped the truth.

[@Carterofmars]

Question- in the chart 'Activation of Coagulation ', what weight does 'stress' play in the contribution to coagulation? Are all equal?

[@kenwgold]

Give us good ranges on numberes of LDL, HDL, AND TRIGLICERIDES!

[@LTPottenger]

first two don't matter much. Third, as low as possible.

[@jimw6659]

There is one aspect to this that I never see discussed: if we take their dubious 1% statin improvement claim at face value, then that is the MAXIMUM benefit; who is to say that a patient cannot improve their metrics by that amount of 1%, or maybe much more, just through dietary changes? Where are the RCTs on dietary changes to offset any alleged statin benefits? …and then there is the cost / benefit analysis of statins side effects, of course.

[@bobcocampo]

Please share to help save lives

[@cherylparker1819]

Over the years listening to yourself Ivor Cummins& Paul Mason I have learnt so much & appreciate all that you do. I have a Calcium Score that started out at 354 then 2 1/2 yrs later 465 & 1 yr later down to 413. Now going in the right direction. My Hdl 2.29 Tri. 0.5 LDL 6.1 Chol. 8.6 Ratios seem good I am concerned as on my Lipids Non HDLC has been added & is very high at 6.31mmol/L as should be less than 3.81 & was wondering if anyone can explain this to me as I’ve read a huge risk for heart attack. Would be much appreciated 🙏

[@y.g.1313]

main risk CVD predictor is TG/HDL ratio, as suggested by both Diamond and I.Cummins. You did not mention your a1c - that is hugely important. Should be below 6. Ideally below 5.7. I assume you have never taken vit. K2 for addressing your very threatening CAC, since 413 is very bad.

[@barbarapecka4935]

@@y.g.1313 my Calcium score is Almost Seven hundred Doctors say Statins How to lower the score withaut them? Any sugestions? I'm 61 years old woman.

[@rms539]

I have a high level of small LDL but all other bio markers are fine. Have been on low carb for past two years.

[@Lamz..]

Are you cooking with vegetable seed oils, possibly? Or eating food containing those?

[@jm08050]

Not good - oxidized LDL penetrate the artery cell walls.

[@debbietaylor20]

You have to have liver function tests on these too .

[@jkmaier1]

Are there any studies that look at the benefits of statins to people that have previous cardiac events that resulted in stents or bypass?

[@luckssj]

Have you looked at Nitric Oxide lack of and the Glycocalyx damaged has more effect of damaged on the vascular system?

[@sonim4858]

Can you take a presentation or the presenter serious if he first critics the scientists for using % of %. And then later when he shows reduction in older people uses the same way to make the effect he likes to present a huge effect. Good job 👏

[@rhondaw5615]

For less than one year I’ve been eating keto and now I’m eating ketovore primarily. All of my lipid panel is improving in big Ways with the exception of my little particles which are still three times what they should be! Metabolicly all of my ratios, my triglycerides, my HDL‘s everything has gotten so much better! In about one year I’ve gotten my triglycerides To go from 226 down to 93! Is there anything I can do to lower the small LDL‘s which I understand are not good to have? Or will this just take longer to resolve than the rest of my lipid panel? Thank you for this video!

[@jewelsbarbie]

You might want to contact Maurice Daher. He had 2 massive heart attacks with LDL at 900+. He was genetically predisposed to extremely high cholesterol. He healed himself with carnivore and certain supplements to help the LDL come down. Here’s his video where he tells his story and speaks about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iITdlXSiYtGYiKs

[@dianavp9054]

I private paid $100 for the Request-A-Test "Cardio IQ Lipoprotein Fractionation" lab panel. Quest Diagnostics did the blood draw. It measures: LDL Particle Number LDL Small LDL Medium HDL Large LDL Pattern (A is optimal) LDL Peak Size My LDL is high, but I don't care because my HDL is high, TG is low, A1C is 4.8, BP is normal, and insulin and glucose are normal. Oh and my part Le size is Pattern A.

[@y.g.1313]

In her reply Diana VP added A1C, which you did not mention. Hers is 4.8, which is very low/good. What is your A1C? Should be below 5.7.

[@amygism]

I have FH. I take a fenofibrate to lower my triglycerides . Not a statin. I wonder how this impacts my risks for heart issue ?

[@anthonykanemd]

According to the video, clotting is a major factor, yet the recommendations for daily aspirin have been lifted. I have not seen the studies on aspirin. Has anyone seen the original studies and if so do you continue to recommend daily aspirin or have you stopped?

[@yamlwoz]

Despite textbook triglycerides, HDL, rather high (according to mainstream medicine) LDL, giving a coronary risk ratio of 4.2 )reference desired

[@chloe7seven22]

Hi Dr Diamond. I have FH type 2a and have been on 90% carnivore (very little veg) for more than a year and now suddenly in huge trouble. After CT scan my doc says I have bad disease and need angiogram and stents. My cholesterol went up to 16 and I'm very confused. They'll put me back on statins and we actually get rhabdomyolises on statins and they'll tell me to go awful low fat. I'm in such shock ... but death was spoken over me by a Dr when I was 27. My family are all heterozygous. On fibrates it comes down somewhat. But suddenly I am in trouble. My heart is extremely sore. My sons are grown up and they too carry the mutation BUT my mom turned 90 plus she smoked early in life. I absolutely hate this disease. Doctors putting the fear of God into us have ruined my life with panic attacks and fear. Thank you for your sage vids.

[@EricaNernie]

Just wish the GPs (Primary Care Physicians) would take the time to study this. But they are sort of forced to follow the guidelines or they will be censured. I'd love to know how may of them believe the Cholesterol Myth. MY GP got quite upset when I didn't seem keen to take a statin. (I said I would "think about it"!) Ha! Have since done more research and will not be taking them.

[@y.g.1313]

..will not be taking statins? - good decision

[@kateaye3506]

I flat out refused. My GP wanted to know my logic. I explained my decision and he got exacerbated and stated I am going to die young. Maybe, buddy, but I'd rather die without auto immune diseases, diabetes and all the reduced quality of life my prior way of eating thrust my way.

[@jm08050]

Whenever a Primary Care doctor says "I just follow the guidelines" you are in BIG trouble.

[@ProfFeinman]

I am certainly in agreement with the main message on low carb, calcium score, misleading statistics but I am not sure I understand FH. Part of it is that commonly used statistics is questionable - how prevalent must a stimulus be, and how independent of obvious risk to be considered a risk of, as they say, all-cause mortality? In other words, relative risk is important if the data is solid because supporters would argue it could be scaled up and affect thousands of people. I don’t think there is anything solid about attributing death to isolated variables. And what is the risk of a non-fatal heart attack with FH? I consider FH a small part of the big picture but I would love to see you start with your talk as background and now consider the idea that FH IS a health risk and see if that could be sustained.

[@chaz6399]

RR: Buying a second lottery ticket increases your chance of winning the lottery by 100%. AR: Buying a second lottery ticket increases your chance of winning the lottery from 0.000001% from to 0.000002%

[@nevermindthebull0cks]

A lower rate of death? I mean, it's 100% for everybody right:) Anyway, great vid and info. I have been trying to share this stuff with my family, but they love carbs and sugar so much.

[@Hoplophile1]

PLEASE publish links to the various research papers cited by Dr. Diamond so that they can be accessed and shared with health care providers who demand "proof" that high LDL isn't a direct causative factor for CHD. Misinformation and blind adherence to this dogma is commonplace . . and frustrating to those of us who advocate a HFLC diet.

[@jacklevoska8860]

Many research institutions/authors do not make their work very easily accessible. You can check NIH and/or email the authors directly. You may have to purchase the article.

[@jt7980]

They wont because the studies are of low quality

[@johnhogue9402]

You can do a search for “LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease”. I think that’s the name of the article. It’s the one that he wrote on this subject.

[@rubygreta1]

And Dr. David, across all cholesterol levels, did they analyze height and weight, TGL, blood pressure, genetics and other factors. I doubt that those with high cholesterol but with no other issues died.

[@182mehmetkoc]

Where are the links to these studies mentioned? Can we please normalize having to the link the research studies that are discussed on conversations like these?

[@REVIVALFitness]

It’s a PowerPoint presentation. He shows the titles, authors, and journals which is enough info to easily find the studies.

[@HH-gn9qt]

So how does one determine if they have high clotting factors ? Hard to believe that he didn't cover that in this presentation since the clotting factor seems to be the all important factor

[@DanteLikesRock]

get a genetic test I suppose?