DR. NADIR ALI | Why LDL Goes Up on Low Carb + Is LDL Cholesterol Bad + Risks of Statins

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@DrJahangirKabir]

I am Dr Jahangir from Bangladesh working in the same area want to do program with you Thanks

[@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193]

I have some friends, family members and myself that after we have had removed the gallbladder, we became pre diabetics, having all this kind of issues like high LDL, is there any kind of relation between not having the gallbladder and this diseases???🤔

[@bornatona3954]

There is no cognitive dissonance just lack of knowledge or it's just genetics

[@Adam_Adamsky]

That's all extremely important, but why do you NOT use better microphones? C'mon, we have 21st century, and yet you sound so apalling that at times it's just hard do understand what you're saying. Both of you! Actually it sounds far worse than when I spoke to my grandma over a wire phone line in a remote rural area 70 years ago!!

[@ofeliadamiani9304]

​@piotrang8634 maybe you need hearing aids!?!

[@michelepelletier1390]

My doctor prescribed the statins, I left them in the cabinet and followed these dietary guideline, my numbers went down, his ego was maintained, and I kept stress levels down by not discussing. I've learned to get my tests done with my doctor, and then not follow his advice. It has worked 100% of the time.

[@vee_grave]

Could be a good lesson learned for your doctor if you were more honest with him.

[@michelepelletier1390]

@@vee_grave Nope. Didn't want to hear it. And to be honest, I don't go to the doctor to teach, but I do get my tests I need ordered - most of the time anyway.

[@vee_grave]

@@michelepelletier1390 no problem. I understand.

[@linneasimchah1621]

Love your approach. I agree totally.

[@TheAnnestube]

Agree, I do that too I only use the doctor to get the necessary tests done, and always request the prints of the tests. If prescribed any medication I don't believe in or want to take, I simply don't take it - I've seen too much damage done by medication-pushing doctors, to consider their advice, and go to the pharmacy and use to pay for medicine, that I know will only do more harm than good.

[@NoName-vx6up]

Finally, a doctor who is willing to question the medical establishment. We need more like this.

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@Notme-tq4xs]

US doctors are not allowed to do that. Standard of care issues and insurance liability. So you get statins.

[@rebanelson607]

And we will get more of them if we CHALLENGE what our establishment docs tell us. If we meekly take the pharma driven "medicines" that they prescribe then the mainstream beat will go on.

[@zochert57]

Maybe we do need more that question some of the medical practices these days, but these docs are not the ones to be doing it. He cherry picks the data and does a very poor job of explaining things. His own observations of patients is not scientific, but anecdotal. He shouldn’t be using information like that without a disclaimer. He claims such evidence a compelling, but it’s anything but!

[@scoobydadog246]

@@zochert57 That's true , and I agree with a lot of what he says - especially LDL being good (if it is in the large particle form). However, he is making the leap that the high fat diet /low fat is responsible for his and others' improvement; and the only way. I have the exact same lipid pattern - low triglycerides, high HDL, high LDL, good sugar, on the thin side - 5'5" 105 lbs, 62/y/o; low BP, no cardiac disease, good health, active, no medications and I have always eaten what I'd call a diet of moderation - and now, I'd call it high carb . So, obviously this diet is not the only way to achieve good health. I think the removing of processed foods, and avoiding pesticides/chemicals is responsible for the improvement many feel - b/c I hear it from all types of extreme diets, from carnivore to vegan. I worry about people thinking they need to do extreme diets when it is more complicated. Also our artificial light, exposure to non native EMF's raises blood sugar and has metabolic effects that are ignored by most MDs and diet gurus; but we must start to be more broad in looking at the entire environment - not just food.

[@samqr169]

This was amazing information, I had high ldl and triglycerides 8 months ago , I took statins and broke into hives all over my body, then I turned to low carb low sugar diet and now my triglycerides have gone down tremendously but LDL is still high . Listening to your conversation gave me such peace of mind . I am really grateful ❤

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[@edilbertaparcell7207]

​@@drmorgannolte9⁹7u😊6k

[@bepreparedforwhatscoming4975]

It’s about the ratio of ldl to hdl

[@lifeofangieunderthesun9663]

Same here😊

[@starrynight8007]

@@drmorgannoltenext time please make sure the audio is better. Thx

[@ttzz175]

I’ve been doing low carb, sometimes ketosis for 8 months. My A1C went from 7.1 to 4.9. HDL 55 TRIG 83 but LDL went up 230. Must be healing! Prior my TRIG were 200s and HDL 27! Thank you high fat diet!

[@gperiaswami3971]

India should feel proud of having produced a doctor of your calibre and honesty!

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment, I hope you found this video valuable.

[@esrinamd1213]

Ppp

[@KismetWLS]

last I heard, he practices near Houston, I wish he was in my town.

[@jonathanhicks7030]

He should be proud of himself . India had nothing to do with it. Shame on your knee-jerk nationalism

[@ckomtro3]

@@KismetWLScheck if he does video chat self-pay

[@retiredbitjuggler3471]

This is a great discussion and sheds some light on my own moderately elevated LDL. I have adopted an OMAD lifestyle for the past 18 months and have attained some shocking goals. However, I’ve changed so many variables that it is unclear which ones have been the major contributors. I suspect, more than anything else, has been the fact that I typically avoid anything from a box, can, or plastic bag that has been highly processed and contains ingredients I can’t pronounce! I do consume a huge amount of food in a 2 hour window in the evening consisting of a Mediterranean style composition (high EVOO, wide range of low lectin vegetables, primarily goat and sheep dairy products, wide range of herbs and spices, and whatever protein my wife feels like having for dinner). I am not a zealot and will consume anything put in front of me when we go out to friends or to a restaurant (which is,I guess, once or twice a week). I had been on meds for diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure for many years, but shocked my doctor and no longer require any of them. I don’t know how much weight I’ve dropped, but I’ve had to donate all of my clothes and currently maintain a very small wardrobe because it is still dropping. I think OMAD has significant benefits, but suspect avoiding processed foods has contributed more to my improved health. I suspect big Pharma and the Mega food industry has been the main issues in my life. I don’t miss either one. 😀. I am now focusing on gathering data on my fasting insulin and glucose levels to track my HOMA-IR and QUICKI scores along with my triglyceride/HDL ratio and LDL particle sizes. My doctor doubted my efforts when I started this journey, but I now have his full attention (and my own for that matter). He stated at my last visit that if I am able to maintain these results for the long haul that I should write a book! I had to laugh at that and simply responded that there are already hundreds of them written - we just need to get people to read them!😊😊😊

[@drmorgannolte]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your story and way to stay dedicated to improving your health.

[@jhenyalovering41]

You are inspiring! Thank you for sharing.

[@hectorappertie.6944]

Muy bien amigo, bravo!

[@theonewhoknows62]

Very amazing results. I just tell everyone because others notice my 40 lb wt loss since February. I too follow this high fat lifestyle but my 2 meal clock is usually 18/6, and OMAD on the weekend. Tons of whole foods, non starchy vegetables, good dairy, every variety of meat/seafood. Zero processed food, no processed oils, no rice/pasta, rare 1/2 slice bread, some wild rice, every raw nut and seed.

[@allisonal]

Ha I read the part about you suspecting that big pharma and mega food are a main issue in your life just as I was listening to him talking about firefighters vs arsonists!! And I hear you on having made so many changes that it’s hard to tease out what is responsible for what benefits. So I’m glad scientists are studying this stuff now, as well as calling out the bad science that was responsible for previous generations of diet and medication advice.

[@heytanya4real]

I'm glad I came across this video as well. I started on a low carb, healthy fats, no sugar diet on January 22, 2024. I just had bloodwork done and my LDL is high, and for the first time in my life my doctor wants to put me on a statin med. Thank you so much for this very valuable information! ❤

[@drmorgannolte]

We're so glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@CynCopeland-TheAnswerIsMeat]

Dr. Ali is essentially seeking to do himself out of a job. How amazingly generous, caring, sacrificial of him --- we need a Nobel Prize category for folks who seek to empower the individual.

[@drmorgannolte]

He was truly a very kind man and great guest, thanks for leaving your supportive feedback.

[@peterjennen99]

He’ll never be out of work. What we have been eating in America the last 50 years will keep him in business for the rest of his career.

[@arifali6762]

So true.

[@ambarkhan4774]

This doctor is a genius ,i am really impressed by his knowledge over cholesterol.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@masterchiefburgess]

I've been following Dr Ali for 5 years now, and I continue to be impressed. It can't be easy to push a narrative which flies in the face of 'conventional' medicine. Thanks, Dr. Ali, and Dr. Nolte!

[@tomasranta6154]

I was a P.T. For 50 years. I saw rhabdomyolosis (acute muscle wasting) frequently and it was always caused by statins. One saving grace for patients is that they usually feel like crap and they quit statins on their own.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@danausec166]

ty so much for the comment..I knew it was not my imagination when I noticed a change in my body composition after starting statins after my stent..my doctor said that I was doing well because my weight was very steady, but I knew the weight was changing from losing muscle while gaining fat and I prided myself on my training..when I noticed that my weight load was going down instead of up, I threw the statins in the garbage and am back on track after 6 mos. statin free..Thank you !

[@tomasranta6154]

@@danausec166 Good to hear. My own cardiologist claims wasting happens to only one in a thousand people. I think one in ten is closer to the truth.

[@HillHyker]

@@tomasranta6154 Ten muscles in everyone gets hit. Some get cramps, some wasting, others fatigue. All in the cholesterol boat. Just some with different aches. CoQ10.

[@Cenot4ph]

Statins reduce testosterone which will help muscle reductions

[@KarenSharin]

Yay nerds ! This is very helpful ❤ Just yesterday , after being low carb for two months , I had blood work done . My doctor went nuts . All of my markers were great but my total cholesterol was 300 . He's shure I have familial high cholesterol and am going to drop dead this week . High pressure terror tactics for high intensity statins.. He didn't bat an eye at any of the rest of the data but told me I must take statins because I was " so healthy " and If I wanted to stay that way I needed to take them . It's a wonder we're not all dead from modern medicine . In case you're wondering , I'm not going on the meds . Thank you for saying that a person without familial cholesterol could have a score of 300 on low carb . He got to me enough that I didn't sleep well last night . Thanks to this video I'll sleep better .

[@jgeph2.4]

Curious what your breakdown was ? I just had bloodwork done yesterday after being carnivore for about 4-5 months . I’m down 65 lbs and normal BP and other symptoms from my lung disease have settled . My total was like 286 and my LDL is 236 now Back in May my total was 123 while on a statin and in bad health . I went off the statin on August along with being on carnivore .

[@jodyjackson5475]

Oh my gosh. I’m at 388 total, 300 ldl low TG low A1C high HDL and he said I was the highest cholesterol he’s ever seen in his entire career and the fact I haven’t had an adverse cardiac event by now is incredible….I’m 70 and as I get older it has gone up. He tried to scare me and it did shake me up. I asked for more advanced testing but he’s sent a script to my pharmacy…I doubt I’ll pick it up.

[@donnacharles7348]

@@jodyjackson5475Have you had your particle size tested? I’ve high small particle size, which IS risk factor. Think I’ve consumed too much saturated fats/red meats. Gotta know the details of LDL.

[@pjbgcb54]

Are you say you think the red meat and saturated fats contribute to the small particles? I’m curious as to why?

[@KarenSharin]

@@donnacharles7348 I haven't had the particle size tested. I live in a rural area. Our health care options are very limited. Out medical professionals are not cream of the crop . The thing that strikes me about my cholesterol situation is that my mom's siblings have very high cholesterol and out of eight only one is no longer living . He died of a heart attack but was a lifelong smoker and serious alcoholic . The rest are alive and well without statins . My aunt is a rep for statins but refuses to take them . She told me " don't take those . They will kill you ."

[@dspirit444]

This Doc is truly AMAZING and I totally get what he's saying, not only can we live w high LDL, it seems LDL plays a major role in our health! Great interview!!

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[@geoffboycott2007]

My experience with LDL and A1C is somewhat unbelievable. I had high total cholesterol (225) and high triglyceride (325) measured after eating good breakfast (I should have not done that) and my A1C was 6.4. My doctor put me on rosuvastatin 20 mg per day (equal to 40 mg of atorvastatin per day). I became quite sick, weak and plenty of muscle pain. My A1C went up to 6.4 from 5.9. I put on 8 pounds. During those days, I used to eat rice (once), bread and some fruits (2-3 types) daily and some meat (on and off) and two eggs. It is quite possible that I am very sensitive to Rosuvastatin. 6 months later, my total cholesterol went down to 120 (LDL was 69), HDL went up by 30% (40), triglyceride was 63 and my A1C dropped to 5.4 (all measured after 14 hour of fasting). I lost 8 pounds. What did I do differently? I reduced rosuvastatin by taking 5 mg every alternate day (that is like 2.5 mg per day) and I stopped eating any added sugar. I eat twice a day now (lunch and dinner and eat absolutely NOTHING in between). I reduced my carb intake by 50%, stopped eating FRUITS completely (fructose in fruits is BAD), increased my protein content (120 gm per day; chicken, two whole eggs, some cheese) and take approximately 4 teaspoon of good oil such as olive oil and avocado oil. I significantly increased vegetables like green stuff (twice a day). I eat a mixture of nuts (walnut, pumpkin seed, flax seed, almonds, peanuts) once a day. I walk 30 minutes everyday, indoor bike for 20 minutes and that is it. I do my best to keep active most of the time (rather than sit for hours etc) by doing household stuff etc. I started avoiding stressful situation as much as possible by not reacting to every little stupid things in life. I have more energy than what I had 20 years ago. I don't get irritated much now. I sleep better. My focus is better. I hardly get tired now. My resting heart rate is very normal now. I am thinking of stopping rosuvastatin once I talk to my doctor next month. I will add resistance training (three times a week) to my routine. And I am a 65 year old person.

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[@mrofnocnon]

Statins are nothing but drug company marketing! I am 69 and have tried them all and did a great deal of study on statins and found the whole thing is a disgusting money making farce that does you no good whatsoever. The only people that statins have a slight benefit is those with FH. Get off them and live better and longer. Drug companies are vile and immoral.

[@rajdialnandram5676]

Looks like the High Fat Low Calorie diet is working wonderfully for you. Keep it going ✓

[@florinalexandruro]

Just a technical note: Hb1C does not change after meals. It is a measure of the "sugar pressure" in the past 3-4 months. Although a good indicator of insulin resistance, it can vary a lot over time, so testing every 3 months is a must. Another relevant test for insulin resistance is HOMA-IR (search the internet).

[@shuffman8094]

Thank you for your story. I will look to adopt some of these as well.

[@seetheworld-t7m]

I love Dr Ali. There is something about his whole persona that speaks authentic in all ways!

[@sarah29880]

I am listening to this right before I go to the doctors and him advocating to put me on a statin due to my high fat low carb diet and my LDL being high, a high HDL and very low triglycerides. Wish me luck!

[@drmorgannolte]

Good luck! Remember there are a lot of other indicators of your heart health you can share with your doctor. I list them on this blog post: www.weightlossforhealth.com/blog/dr-nadir-ali-ldl-cholesterol-low-carb-diet-risks-of-statins

[@sarah29880]

Oh thank you!!

[@sarah29880]

Oh gosh thank you!! I will plan to show this to multiple doctors. They don’t have time to read research papers and needed something condense to even look at. Bless you!! I have zero risk factors right now according to the list.

[@uaebifvideo5472]

How did it go ? Statins, or no Statins ??

[@jerseyjim9092]

If your HDL is high and Trigs low it is likely that you have predominately large LDL. The concensus seems to be that it's the small LDL that we need to worry about. An LDL subtraction test would confirm that for you as it did for me. But it is unlikely that your doctor will order it for you. He'll probably say as mine did that the results wouldn't change his Statin recommendation. All they know is that a high LDL=Statin.

[@velikijoxotnik]

My weight and health story is very similar to those of others. I'm 5'6", 57 years old. I weighed 155 when I completed my undergrad in 1987. In June 2021, my weight had climbed to 220 lbs, mostly due to working from home due to COVID (less activity and spending too much time a few steps away from the refrigerator). My family doctor told me that I was morbidly obese, and that hit me between the eyes. That day, I decided to change my lifestyle. At first, I was going to do the usual low-fat, calorie-restriction diet. But, I knew that that would ultimately be a failure, long term, because it always is. I did some research and decided to go low-carb (ketogenic). At first, I thought I'd just do it to lose weight then switch to something else, maybe Mediterranean, but then as I learned more, I realized that low-carb is a very sustainable, healthy, life-long dietary option. Along the way, I also incorporated restricted eating (18:6 or 20:4 daily) and periodic multi-day fasts. I absolutely loved the fasts, coupled with low carb and absolutely no sugars or starches. At the beginning of July 2021, I weighed 220. A week before Christmas 2021, I weighed 150... less than my college weight. I had been pre-diabetic, high-blood pressure, high cholesterol. After losing the weight, my A1C is 4.5, my BP is usually 115/70. Great HLD and triglycerides and am Pattern A lipids. But, my LDL is high (not surprisingly), and my doc wants to put me back on a Statin. We're going to have a very long conversation about that, and I doubt VERY seriously that he'll be able to convince me to go back on a statin again. I may even be looking for a new GP, who is knowledgeable of the low-carb lifestyle.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@methods3110]

All your stats are near perfect. Don’t be bamboozled by this idiot, as he cannot see his nose in front of his face. He is a group thinker ( actual oxymoron) wedded to his ways in which he finds security. He spent years training to not think out of the box, and like anything redundant needs to be replaced.

[@treasuresnownthen]

If you do find a new GP that is kiw carb lifestyle friendly please let me know how to find one!

[@Notme-tq4xs]

@@treasuresnownthen Might be against their insurance to support not standard of care techniques. Doctor can't help even if they want to.

[@bikeman9899]

Your experience and iterative approach follows my experience closely. I think of the approach as a 3 legged stool. 1. Create a daily calorie deficit by exercising at least one hour per day while moderating food intake. 2. Adopt LCHF. No sugar, no starch, high on protein and fats. Minimal polyunsaturated fat. 3. Intermittent fasting. 18:6, most days. Result. 16% reduction in weight, BP in your range, sugar in the normal range. All metabolic markers good. Only exception is LDL which runs slightly higher.

[@dave29339]

I recently had my first physical after doing a low carb / high protein / intermittent fasting diet for a couple years. Within 30 sec of sitting down the Dr. brought up my "very concerning" high cholesterol and how I needed to go on a statin prescription ASAP. I politely declined, but the training was so ingrained that this one number is somehow so devastating to my health... yet literally every other indicator available pointed to me being perfectly fit. I am the perfect example of what Dr. Ali is describing here. I used to have high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high sugar levels, a fatty liver - and now all of that is reversed and I am in the best shape of my life... and my LDL is high.

[@troubadour1562]

Exactly the same as my story at 67 in the UK. All tests brilliant except ldl so doctor pushing for statins.

[@jdxx59]

Exactly the same for me here in Australia. I haven’t been back to the doctor for 2 years now because of being so annoyed with her. I had eliminated all other risk factors - obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, but that meant nothing to her as my LDL had increased. My HDL was high and Triglyceride’s very low. It’s very frustrating dealing with these doctors just stuck on that statin wheel.

[@designerxyz]

Same for me in Pakistan.

[@whocares1848]

My LDL is high but I am very active swimming 5 days a week weight training 3 times a week and yoga everyday just can’t believe my LDL IS HIGH

[@UtehnorAbdSamad]

Same for me, I'm from Malaysia

[@wrotedog]

This was one Beautiful interview about the purpose of cholesterol i have ever had the pleasure of listening too. Thank You. 24:30 ldl low mortality, 28:50 about plaque. 34:50 health improvements 46:30 pcsk9 inhibitors 51:40 calcium score for heart disease.

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[@mikemccarthy1638]

Should calcium score be a standard part of the coronary profile, so it can be considered in assessing reasons for adverse changes in health conditions?

[@nb-yv2gf]

This video is 1 yr old but am so glad I found it. It is truely a timeless video worth watching again and again.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@rogergardner7740]

Great interview I recently spoke with my friends interventional Cardioligist and asked him how long he went to school to learn his speciatlty etc? He laughed and said '"16 Years" I said "The long road 1 day at a time" and he lit up smiling saying "Thats the best and true analogy I've ever heard"

[@TheOrdener]

Very very helpful. Thank you. I just had HDL-74, Trig-66, but LDL-246. Been keto then carnivore for a year and feel better than ever. My doctor was really confused.

[@jaimegalvan1972]

What SLDL pattern are you in?

[@adixiemoon]

One of the Best Medical Videos out there concerning Prevention Of Heart Disease. Dr. Ali explains his views not only clearly and easily to understand at the same time he raises the veil of confusion of cholesterol & heart disease 🦠! Thank you Dr. Nolte!

[@timsatch9198]

I found this an incredibly useful. It was a superb and enlightening presentation. I am a 65 year old type 1 diabetic. I have been practicing a low card diet for about 6 months and have seen some very good results. The subject of LDL came up in a recent medical and your video answers all my questions. Thank you so much.

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[@mariyo08]

This video came to me after 3 years! I am starting a carnivore diet (day 57) and took a blood test last week. My doctor wants to see me and I know he will recommend statins. Thank you for this great valuable information. Dr. Nadir has explained everything so simple and easy to understand. I admire his work as physician and a brilliant researcher and mostly as his honesty. He does not exagérate and tells us about the evidence found. Thank you!

[@rolandlickert2904]

Great useful video in all aspects! I'm on a low-carb diet and my cholesterol went up from 250 to 292 was never really sick (75 years old). Lost 12 kg, no more inflammation of any kind and my skin looks much better. This is the first video that makes sense to me and it seems I'm on the right track. I like to thank both of you and you made my day.

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

My wife and I are arguing over LDL. My body, my decision! Trying to stay married, but I have to be alive, to accomplish my goal! My LDL went up, but weight went down, and my sugar is staying below 150, and that’s what my doctor wants! I’ve been Carnivore since August 8, and I’m staying in that lifestyle! If doctors are having trouble finding information on this lifestyle, imagine how much trouble the rest of us are having.

[@ConfusedIceberg-vd7qc]

That’s wild… My wife who has auto-immune epilepsy uses carnivore and animal based to help with here autoimmune condition and for anti inflammatory benefits. I’ve used it to combat and completely eliminate my hypoglycemia. The WHO and other large entities have changed their stance on Cholesterol and sat fat. Maybe let her know this and direct her towards those resources so she can see for herself. It can take folks awhile to jump on and stop fearing LDL… It’s just at the scene of the accident, not the cause. The science studies used to associate cholesterol and saturated fat with fat with heart disease, diabetes etc were and are old questioners , and nutrition science is difficult to conduct ethically and accurate. We simply can’t get accurate metrics unless you lock someone up and force them to be in a lab… So these studies are faulty at best and shouldn’t be assumed that associating is causing…. What about the other lifestyles of these folks in the folks? This goes over the top of an average persons head. Added sugars, starches, , trans fat, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure is what we should be worried about, not something we’ve been eating for millions of years(from ape to human). The food the health care professionals recommend we eat hasnt really even been around for 100 years(seed oils, new age crap bread full of too much gluten, plethora of new herbicide, pesticide, gmo, varieties of vegetables, fruit that never existed.. These are all things to think about and consider. This can take many years to understand. It’s a rabbit hole. Like all things in life, surfaces are not as they appear most of the time. It’s the case here too. Proof is in the poodin’, or the meat! Best of luck and stay open-minded and patient..

[@gajananphadte3440]

​@@ConfusedIceberg-vd7qcDiet is not responsible for heart problem. Study done in 1954 59 confirmed this. See the vdo Exposing FRAUD cholesterol studies

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

I like this Cardiologist, he’s respectful and very knowledgeable and seeks defined the truth and then relay it to people to the best of his ability !

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@johannesvanhoek9080]

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[@Zack-fu8sn]

This video is pure gold! I exhibited all the symptoms after losing 35lbs on a low carb high fat moderate protein diet and my ldl and total cholesterol levels skyrocketed after cutting out all the fast food. What did that tell me at first? Go back to eating fast food, it must be healthier hahaha! The doctor wanted to put me on a statin so here I am trying to find a Cardiologist like Dr. Nadir Ali.

[@drmorgannolte]

Hi Zack! Have you downloaded my free masterclass that teaches you how to lower insulin resistance and inflammation? I think it would really help you. You can download that at www.zivli.com/masterclass. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@PatriotSteve]

losing weight mobilizes fat which releases cholesterol into the blood.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

@@PatriotSteve Agree. And just being in ketosis releases fat stores into the blood stream!😉

[@karenlavigne1108]

At my last doctor visit my blood was drawn & it came back high cholesterol. The office called and told me the doctor submitted a Statin prescription for me. There was no conversation about let’s make some diet changes get exercise, ect. My family has been brow beating me to start the med’s. All the research & exhausted time I have been putting into what is best for me does not point to jump on the medication ban wagon. I’am working on lowering my weight healthy style, getting more active. Thank you at this time for validating to me that first I can make some significant changes before just leaping to a drug. Thank you for your time & this video.

[@ronaldcruickshank3545]

Dr. Ali is a true scientist, he builds his case fromt the ground up and un-emotionally points out the discrepancies... so appreciated Doc.

[@InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel]

This is one of the best and most important interviews I’ve ever heard! Dr. Ali is a truly brilliant and gifted teacher and that only someone with solid knowledge and a deep understanding of a topic can be! His explanations are so clear and simple! God bless him for his service to mankind! Thank you for this superb interview and sharing this vital information that is saving lives!

[@drmorgannolte]

Wow, thank you! Be sure to subscribe to this channel to guide you more on your health journey: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@shomed953]

Wow! I just so love listening to Dr. Ali. He's a gem! Such class 🙏🏻

[@drmorgannolte]

He really is! So smart and humble.

[@petercyr3508]

He's my doctor! Thanks for interviewing him.

[@drmorgannolte]

It was my pleasure!

[@lusmas99]

He's my doctor too!!!

[@pederjohansen2029]

Lucky people. Wish there were more doctors like Dr Ali here in Australia. He is calm, concise, knowledgeable and has a way of explaining things that are easy for lay people to understand.

[@lusmas99]

@@pederjohansen2029 Peder, I realize Australia is a very large country but if I lived there, I'd try to see if visiting Dr. Paul Watson would be feasible.

[@jayhillz3705]

@@lusmas99 Australia is going to 💩 right now.

[@sophiebell8941]

My husband had a very bad reaction to Lipitor after 2 weeks of use -- he had extreme brain fog. His cholesterol levels were only mildly above the "normal" range. His doctor gave my husband a very hard time when he asked for an alternative, telling him it was risky, etc. We ended up going cold-turkey on Lipitor or any statins. We are on supplements now. This was 8 years ago and his cholesterol levels remain at "slightly" elevated levels, not worse than 8 years ago. He is doing fine!

[@reaux3921]

You were on the meds too?

[@sophiebell8941]

@@reaux3921 My doctor was trying to put me on statins (first lipitor, then the more natural statins available on amazon). I flat out told my doctor, "no". People need to push back on their doctors more.

[@skunkmasters4689]

Saying that cholesterol is the problem when the body produces 80-85% of it is a perfect example of association getting conflated with causality.

[@drmorgannolte]

Well said!

[@lilolucille956]

But the body doesn't need more cholesterol than it produces itself.

[@skunkmasters4689]

@@lilolucille956 so it excreted what it doesn't need. Please show me one study that demonstrates causality between cholesterol and heart disease. I eat my words if you can. Publicly!

[@edwigcarol4888]

Look only at metabolic pathways. No other type of studies So a good help is the accurate description - the ins and outs of involved physiological processes - of how plaques are building up.

[@lilolucille956]

@@skunkmasters4689 Wow, well done. Someone deleted my reply with the study you wanted. You will cost your country a lot in the future if you all slowly get sick with preventable chronic diseases and then need medical care. Masterstroke! Discussion closed. Bye.

[@Kra-ri6fd]

Thank you so much for posting this! In the last year I went from 217 pounds at 5'7" 37 year old female to 154 lbs. My fasting glucose last year was 113 and it is now 86. My total cholesterol last year was 230 and it is now 215. My triglycerides last year was 114 and is now 49. My HDL last year was 51 and is now 52. My LDL last year was 156.7 and is now 153. 6 months ago my total cholesterol was 188. My LDL was 125.6, HDL 49, and Triglycerides was 68. My HR went from 73 last year to 59. I am now normal BMI. 6 months ago my doc told me she wouldn't bother me about cholesterol meds anymore but then I got the letter from my last appointment telling me to eat a low fat and heart healthy diet. I was worried. I mean I've lost 63 pounds in a year. Corrected my blood sugar, and had my cholesterol corrected so I thought (and now think again lol). I also had an EGFR of 59.1 last year and now have an EGFR of 84. Here I am hearing that a plant based/low protein diet is good for my kidneys and cholesterol but on the other hand, high protein and fat is good for my blood sugar. It's so freaking confusing! I am doing the absolute best I can and one doc or another will say I'm doing it wrong. This video shows me that I did everything right. I did also have a lot more beef in the last two weeks before my labs than I usually do yet my kidney function is still normal. I'm not going to hear I need to go on statins simply because my LDL fluctuated only 27.4 points. Sounds like that beef did me a favor after all.

[@deborahfay102]

IMHO you did excellent! An absolute inspiration!

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your story! This is such valuable information that many doctors are not up to date on, so it is very important to advocate for yourself too! Be sure to subscribe to this channel to guide you more on your health journey: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@lisaa8795]

Is your weight stable? If you are still losing, a lot of doctors understand that your cholesterol levels are not stable at this point until you remain at approx. the same weight for several weeks. Last I heard it was 8 -12 weeks.

[@Kra-ri6fd]

@@lisaa8795 my weight was not stable at that point. I was still slowly losing weight. I have remained roughly 154 since then. But am aiming to lose 5 more pounds. I hope to have my weight stable well before my next appointment in October. Hopefully this helps with my cholesterol. Thank you for that information.

[@artspark7697]

High fat and protein can be hard on kidneys. See a nephrologist. You might need to add a tiny bit more carbs. But check with kidney specialist.

[@candijeter1811]

This is super amazing for those of us with very high number, yet healthy with 0 calcium build up, no insulin resistance and such.

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@Alice-es2rs]

Great interview! I wish it didn't have advertising interruptions. I love the way Dr. Nadir Ali uses clear metaphors to explain Cholesterol; for those of us who are not from the medical world but are interested in understanding our potential health issues. Some doctors' knowledge is from old data and it is worrying as a patient that it has not been updated. Hence why these videos are crucial for us!

[@drmorgannolte]

Yes! I'm so glad you enjoyed this interview, Dr. Ali was a wealth of knowledge about cholesterol.

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[@rayn1728]

First World problems, you'll live!!!

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[@Knowledge-b6o]

Dr. Ali is my hero!!!! What a true humanitarian!!!! ❤

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad it was helpful😊 Don’t forget to follow for more content!

[@qaisermajid]

Dr Nadir, you proved to be my life line, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with HBa1c 6.8, few years back, I did Keto diet and my diabetes goes away with HBa1c 5.3. by doing this my LDL & Total Cholesterol went up & traditional doctor were worried & about to gave me Statins, fortunately I watched your lecture on "why LDL goes up with Low Carb diet" since then I am being more confident & continued doing this diet, next year was even better. I reduced my Triglycerides from 360 to 58, Increased HDL From 33 to 51. Now I am a happy person & this is all by diet no medication is involved.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@qaisermajid]

@@drmorgannolte already subscribed & started watching other videos too.

[@RB-sc3uk]

This doctor is so easy to follow.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!

[@ronaldcruickshank3545]

A detailed and clear explanation of why our LDL goes up under carnivore /low carb food regime. thanks Doc for such clarity. very helpful. Nerd On Sir!

[@MrLuba6a]

Hello and thank you so much for the wonderful video you represented !!! I just have the same "problem" with high LDL but all the rest is in the norms. My doctor told me today I MUST start taking statins, but after I watched your video, I decided to postpone that decision of my doc. I feel perfectly well, with plenty of energy, walking between 15-18 km every day, and my Hb A1c is 5,1. I am 70 years old, doing OMAD and life is just easy 🥳 blessings ❤ 🙏

[@drmorgannolte]

Thank you for reaching out. We can talk more about this. I offer a one-time Lifestyle Audit. This is a 60-minute Zoom call where we look at your past medical history, goals, and lifestyle to create an optimized plan to help you reach your goals. For more info on that, you can email [e-mail]. Or you may also try my 30-minute discovery call to explore more. calendly.com/drmorgannolte/discoverycall. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@Knowledge-b6o]

Do NOT take them!!!!

[@marleneantonio4025]

Thank you for this discussion in such a simple manner. I am new to hbp. My family tends to be on the low side. I am over 65 and recently was diagnosed with hbp. My hdl and ldl are high. I refuse to take meds for the issues but rather reduce high ldl by diet and exercise.

[@markjones5417]

Dr Nadir Ali explains this so brilliantly even I could follow it (made notes too!) My GP is saying my cholesterol is "too high" but there is no way I want statins, so this helps me to know what I can do about drilling down into the mechanisms involved. I need to find out more about 'small dense LDL' now. So much to learn...

[@tesfayegebre7706]

Thank you both- a great conversation. Just when I was showing dramatic improvements in my health from low carb and If, my LDL shot up (doubled) and my doctor has been insisting that I take statin. Although he has good intentions, I declined thanks because I was equipped with doubts -thanks to people like Dr. Ali. I refused-and I asked my doctor for CAC and it came out to be zero. I am glad Dr. Ali mentioned that during his talk. I feel much better-because my doctor sort of scared me about refusing to take statins.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@leonbrnstein3106]

what was your CAC the first time or was 0 the first test?

[@V.N.nathan]

May i know what CAC means?

[@cintiaspataro3205]

@@V.N.nathan it's a test to measure the calcium in the arteries which is the "real" danger if so or the more accurate indicator for cardiovascular disease risk ☺️

[@SeaStarGazer1111]

Same here. I’ve taken the Calcium Score (aka coronary cat scan w contrast) text 2x, Zero blockages. On low carb my LDL is 132; Triglycerides 39 & HDL 62. Total Chol is 201. My GP suggested a Statin, I declined. She has no experience w low carb diets.

[@sangoh3226]

This is the best talk and explanation that I have ever had among hundreds of talks and lectures that I have sought for the past five years to solve the mystery of my LDL paradox. I had this cholesterol dilemma in which I had all the good markers including low TG, High HDL and low inflammation, and everything, but high LDL number (160~190). My LDL went up much higher when I adopted Low Carb diet to resolve then-already-high LDL issue, which puzzled me long time. I heard all the statin controversies and cholesterol cholesterol controversies over the internet and KZbin and got all the more confused though I was learning towards the people including functional medicine practitioners who claim that high LDL is not quite bad. However, I was not 100% sure. This talk by Dr. Nadir Ali convinces me and finally, finally reassure me that my high LDL is rather a healthy sign. You are a genius, Dr. Ali !!! Thank you so much for this clear talk and great presentation. You have a great way of explaining this complicated mystery of LDL paradox. I have finally solved the perplexing puzzle thanks to you! Also, thank Dr. Morgan Nolte for having this great interview!!

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@interafranio]

@@drmorgannolte Hi, I'm 49 years old. I recently adopted a low carb diet. I have LDL 380 / hdl 58 / trig 96 / total col 460 / apoa 133 mg/dl and apob 204 mg/dl / glucose 88 / a1c 5.0 / no inflammation / imc 21. I feel fine, but I've had xanthelasma for about 20 years. This video reassured me a little about LDL, but I noticed a small increase in xanthelasma.

[@aleksandrat5105]

I wish all doctors were that "nerdy"! ❤I am the person who is eating low carb, I have low insulin, perfect blood sugars, high HDL, low triglycerides and an elevated LDL. I was prescribed statins. I am so happy I didn't listen but went searching for an explanation why that is. Thank you so much!!!

[@drmorgannolte]

Good for you for taking control of your health and being a great self-advocate to avoid unnecessary prescriptions!

[@heleneculioli-atwood6997]

I don’t where you live. I live in France and in order to lower my LD L I take Red rice yeast that contains dandelion. One pill in the evening and it does the trick. No side effects.

[@erlindagonowon5761]

Thank you so much for this enlightening video . I’m 76 years old soon retired RN , lost over 30 lbs last year and maintaining it by low carb / high protein diet and intermittent fasting . Stopped my Statin with the approval of my nurse practitioner but was questioned by my cardiologist . My HgAIC is 5.5 ( was 6.1 before ) . When I go out with friends I cheat a little . I’m pain free ( used to take Celebrex and NSAIDs before ) . Feel so much better !

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@maakasha4978]

This is the best video I found online to this issue...thank you very much! It helped a lot in a situation where I found myself in conflict with mainstream doctors and my own gut feeling, observation and holistic critical thinking. Always good to do some deeper questioning instead of following blindly the masses.

[@drmorgannolte]

You're very welcome!

[@stevesyncox9893]

I want my doctor to see this, this is fantastic. He thinks “internet doctors” no validity. I thank you both.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thank you for watching! The book Metabolical is an excellent read, written by Dr. Robert Lustig. Maybe your physician would be open to that, or this interview :)

[@gracelynmeade5640]

Great presentation Dr Ali. My doctor has been trying hard to put me on stains as my LDL is high.. I am type 2 diabetic and all my other matters are within normal limits . I have been doing keto and intermittent fasting. I feel great, but I know I have tk increase my exercise . Your presentation has reduced my stress and gives my confidence to challenge my doctor. Please keep us updated us on the mysterious LDL elevation on a healthy low carb diet and lifestyle change

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment, I hope you found this video valuable.

[@dctmt3346]

Same for me. Newly diagnosed Type 1 four months ago. The ADA diet made me worse so I started the low carb and I walk a brisk-paced 3-5 miles per day. My glucose and A1c dropped significantly, but my LDL caught my endocrinologists attention. They want to check again in 3 months and mentioned medication. I do not want to take statins, either. The doctor did say that the LDL level could have been caused by the late onset Type 1 and why she is willing to wait for the next test. But after much research, I am confident that I'll be okay without the statin. Also to note: they did a full ultrasound on both legs and they are "very clean" per the vein doctor, so I can only assume that the rest of my body is doing well.

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

One sentence: CHANGE YOUR DOCTOR. YOU DO HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO THAT

[@tanzimakhan4240]

Thank you so much for the wonderful conversation it’s really help me to understand why my LDL little elevated and it’s not bad .I am flowing low carb diet for last 10 years I did reach my own I am also hypothyroid patient since 1994 I was obese for 2 decades .now I am so glad I did whatever it takes me to help me take care my health.thanks again and keep posting more wonderful episodes for viewers like me.

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad to hear it. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment, I hope you found this video valuable.

[@StellarNomad42]

Thank you for this interview. I recently went on the keto diet and lost 23 lbs in 3 1/2 months. I had some lab work done at a doctors appointment and all the labs were fine except my LDL according to my doctor. He prescribed a statin and since I don't trust the medical establishment I started looking for information about keto diet and high LDL. It feels good to take responsibility and control over my health and do my own research.

[@williammarsh899]

Excellent video! In addition, Dr. Paul Mason points out damaged LDL (for example from sugar or oxidized vegetable oil) is the bad guy causing heart problems. Also he demonstrates high undamaged LDL leads to a longer lifespan!

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@jeniedwards5999]

Thought of Mason right away too!

[@annyoung1092]

I was hoping Dr. Ali would address the types of LDL molecules: Type A being the big fluffy ones that carry triglycerides out of the liver, hence there are more of them In the blood doing their job; vs. type B, small LDL molecules that can penetrate the arterial walls and create the plaque buildup that causes the heart problems…

[@drmorgannolte]

Hi Ann, the LDL particle size is discussed more in my interview with Dr. Benjamin Bikman, and Dr. Bikman also does a great job describing this in his book Why We Get Sick.

[@keyshi6257]

He did, search his KZbin videos.

[@retribution999]

Good question and good answer

[@CarnivoreAnesthetist]

Dr. Ali is a complete stud. Love this guy

[@drmorgannolte]

Me, too! Thanks for watching :)

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

You got weird taste.

[@ennelei9030]

Not nerdy at all! Love how you make it easy to understand. Thank you so much! I have great HDL, triglycerides, bp is optimal, no weight problem, resting heart rate is 60, no meds, but after going from keto to carnivore 10/18/2022 to help myself and support my husband my Ldl is 405. My vegan doctor says highest of any of her patients ever recommends statins but I refused. Doing a coronary artery calcification test to make sure I am ok but may have to change doctors if she refuses to understand ldl is not the enemy. Love your interview!❤

[@drmorgannolte]

So glad to hear your enjoyed this interview and are advocating for your health needs! Thanks for watching :)

[@valisammagarimaheswararedd7335]

I liked the commentby anchor saying cognitive dissonance by doctors realising the value of Low carb diet with intermittent fasting' thanks to Dr's trying hard to get opinion on the above diet ....I have my own personal experience and benefits of this diet

[@staypawsative9119]

I had to listen twice to absorb all this information . I feel confident my lowcarb lifestyle is good for me no matter what the cholesterol numbers are.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@jennesont4791]

Thank you! I feel better informed about the role, risks and benefits of LDL as a 50+ year old woman with healthy BMI, eating a paleo diet (but high LDL)

[@manijeh9843]

I have been on statins for a few years and have had digestive issues for years. The worst situation was recently when I was prescribed atorvastatin 40 mg, the Lipitor generic. I developed acid reflux, experienced constant stomach pains and issues, developed muscle ache, my recall became an issue. Took a blood test and sure enough my cholesterol overall dropped significantly but my liver enzymes were completely elevated. Suddenly everything made sense, Lipitor was making me ill. Amazingly when I started experiencing acid reflux I visited my gastroenterologist and sure enough he prescribed pantoprazole and insisted I should be taking it otherwise cancer is next. Never questioned the medication I was taking. I knew better and never took pantoprazole. Stopping all medications and will stick to low carb and intermittent fasting. Best of luck to everyone else.

[@vickyd7541]

My Mum was on lipitor for several years, she had all-over body pains, lost weight so she looked like a skeleton, and died of stroke 😔. No way I'll be taking that. I have chronic pain as well as gastric issues. Am just scared because of my high BP and am very worried about my cardio health, which prob. doesn't help.

[@manijeh9843]

@@vickyd7541 I am sorry for your loss. I am right there with you, I am told that I have CVD, and should take medication to prevent further damage but not sure what should be next step.

[@vickyd7541]

@@manijeh9843 Thanks for your kind words. I know, it's scary to be told you have CVD but no symptoms (well, I don't have yet). I don't smoke, have ideal weight, exercise, but still am told that need to go on more meds. Family history... Gonna see a dietitian but it doesn't look like chanigng my diet makes any difference. Where can we find good, openminded doctors?

[@drmorgannolte]

@vickyd7541 So sorry for your loss and I'm glad you're doing your best to be healthy. I'd suggest an ApoB and Lp(a) test if you're concerned about your risk for CV disease.

[@drmorgannolte]

So glad that you're advocating for your own needs and listening to your body.

[@Hila_at_Home]

Thanks for breaking it down and explaining it so well. I have been low carb high fat for 3 years now and sometimes trying to explain to people is hard. Ill be saving this video for future references. Thanks for sharing!

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad to hear, Hila!

[@bigtenfans5831]

Incredibly compelling interview. Loved it.

[@krishansinghdilipsingh3405]

Dear Dr I am very proud of you and all praise to your parents and ALLAH. You have answered my recent high level of LDL. Timely answer through you from ALLAH.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@jameshunt7884]

From new Zealand wee need more people like u here to help people

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@jameshunt7884]

@Dr. Morgan Nolte, Zivli morning Dr Morrigan. Why lhl cholesterol rise when u on low carb diet. I am type 2.i have lost about 15kgs while eating health now.thanks doc

[@-FernandoMoura-_-]

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[@BusyMama-07]

This is the best presentation i have seen on this higher ldl when your other levels are all good subject. I feel so much better!

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

Interesting interview. In March of 2022 the JAMA published research (comparing over 100,000 people in various studies) and the conclusion was that treating high LDL with statin medication had no clinical benefit to the patient. In other words, statins... which lowered LDL cholesterol, didn't do anything to reduce risk of death, heart attack or stroke. So, it seems many people have been going through horrible statin side effects for absolutely no health benefit.

[@drmorgannolte]

I can help you out on this and we can talk about more of this. I offer a one-time Lifestyle Audit. This is a 60-minute Zoom call where we look at your past medical history, goals, and lifestyle to create an optimized plan to help you reach your goals. For more info on that, you can email [e-mail]. Or you may also try my 30-minute discovery call to explore more. calendly.com/drmorgannolte/discoverycall. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@Wonderland65]

Thank you for citing that JAMA study. I found it online and it tracks. Its meta analysis shows some VERY minor risk reduction from one view and inconclusive evidence of benefit in others. The article recommends that doctors start telling their patients this information so patients can properly weigh the risks of taking statins in the face of little to no actual benefit. Great article.

[@federicoboldrin8912]

Would you be so kind to share the link to this JAMA study ? Thanks in advance

[@SKnecht1948]

Very interest and not too difficult to understand by a non-medical person. Thank you.

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. Stay tuned for more videos!

[@suzanteman6376]

You are both a breath of fresh air. Thank you for your total openness and honesty.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@Angel283]

"They want to hear the truth they don't just want to hear the hype". 1000000000% This statement is SO spot on. This statement gives you more credibility than anything else you've said. THANK YOU DOCTOR!!!!!!

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment! I hope you found this video valuable.

[@ronaldjones996]

I would have liked to have had more reasons to go on a statin in spite of all the negatives discussed. I just stopped statins after over forty years of use and have been on a keto diet for over two years. I was also able to get off BO Rx and lost a good 30#! I am chagrined to learn all this info on nutrition and statins after being a primary care MD since 1981. Retiring just before COVID-19 gave me a lot of time to study nutrition really for the first time!

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@zealous.y]

When Dr. Nadir Ali speaks - I listen. Great interview.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks! What was your biggest takeaway from this interview?

[@zealous.y]

@@drmorgannolte Lots of useful information. My biggest takeway as a lean low-craber whose LDL went sky-high is: a. It's actually common in lean individuals on a very low carb diet. b. This cholesterol number is a choice, and can be lowered quickly when changing diet. c. Very high serum LDL in a metabolically healthy individual on a VLC diet is probably not deleterious at all.

[@drmorgannolte]

@@zealous.y Awesome takeaways, so glad you shared!

[@jodiforsythe3486]

I am going to send this link to my doctors - all of my numbers are down except for my LDL. I was contemplating a statin, but now will reconsider.

[@drmorgannolte]

That is good to hear. We can definitely check on it. I offer a one-time Lifestyle Audit. This is a 60-minute Zoom call where we look at your past medical history, goals, and lifestyle to create an optimized plan to help you reach your goals. For more info on that, you can email [e-mail]. Or you may also try my 30-minute discovery call to explore more. calendly.com/drmorgannolte/discoverycall. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@jodiforsythe3486]

@@drmorgannolte thank-you! That’s good to know. I will check it out.

[@sharonsardeson7992]

Wow that was the best interview about that subject that I have ever heard!!!! I have that same problem, low carb diet but LDL went up and doctor wants to put me on statin if I don't lower LDL. I will not do that and this interview made so much sense as all my other numbers were very good. I will not take statins....thank you so much for this interview!!!😊

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iriscordoba3443]

I am nerdiest about all “WH” questions and answers. I like to spin thin into what where how etc specially in “Why”

[@drmorgannolte]

Yes! I'm guessing you were always one of those kids (like my son right now) who was constantly asking why??

[@alaunew8568]

adorable person Dr. Ali watching from Buenos Aires

[@LearningGrace]

WOW! This is one of the best informational videos and I have been researching for months now. Dr. Nadir explains this so well. I did have to replay too Dr. Nolte, but mainly to take notes. So grateful for this information. Thank you!

[@drmorgannolte]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to subscribe to this channel to guide you more on your health journey: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@yolandaatkins3317]

Fantastic reasoning from Dr Ali. I can appreciate the analogy of the LDL fireman. Pure genius!

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks for watching and commenting, we hope you found this video helpful! Be sure to subscribe to this channel to guide you more on your health journey: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@alexmp3821]

Thanks so much for this info. My glucose 92, HDL-42, Triglycerides 94, Total Choles- 196, LDL- 135, and the doctor wants me to go on Astorvastine. I really doesn't want to.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment, I hope you found this video valuable Alex. Many doctors are not up to date on this information, so it is important to advocate for yourself as well! Also, be sure to subscribe to this channel to guide you more on your health journey: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@wendydomino]

I live in Northwest Houston. I'd love to see Dr. Ali for a consult but his office is all the way across town and very far. This talk is making me feel much better. A couple of days ago my primary doctor was screaming at me about my high cholesterol and how I need to be on a statin. He actually sounded really angry when I said no to it and asked why I even bothered taking my blood pressure medicines, etc. He was chewing me out and treating me like a stupid child. It made me so angry! I need to find someone respectful and who will have a conversation with me about these things not dictate like they think they're a little god.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thank you so much for your insights! Should you need more help, you can connect with me. I offer a one-time Lifestyle Audit. This is a 60-minute Zoom call where we look at your past medical history, goals, and lifestyle to create an optimized plan to help you reach your goals. For more info on that, you can email [e-mail]. Or you may also try my 30-minute discovery call to explore more. calendly.com/drmorgannolte/discoverycall. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@SuperLuckao]

Those bad doctors want u sick and keep you coming back. Make their money off consultations. Sad.

[@perugino25]

thank you Dr. Nadir. I have you in great regard for your unselfishness and generosity for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@drmorgannolte]

We are glad you found this interview helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving the kind feedback for Dr. Ali.

[@cherylpaniccia4920]

Excellent information. So helpful for us out here who have Docs that are so set in their ways.

[@drmorgannolte]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this interview, thanks for your kind words, Cheryl!

[@kdiverdown]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR BEING “NERDY” … research is my lifeblood!

[@drmorgannolte]

I hope you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe because we have lots of great content on insulin resistance and weight loss coming out in the next few months.

[@franceschukwukere209]

I'm so glad to be here. Lots of respect to this doctor. Thanks immensely. ❤️

[@beardumaw24]

I came back to watch this interview again after 5 months, fantastic interview! Took in much more info second time around. 👍

[@drmorgannolte]

That's great to hear you've watched it twice :) Thanks for doing so and leaving the kind feedback!

[@bellarosie63]

This is very informative. Thanks for this video. My hubby was put on statin because he was diagnosed with T2D and he started having body shakes like those with Parkinson’s disease. It took almost about a week after he stopped taking the statins to get rid of the shakes. Really scary. Now his doctor couldn’t convince him to get back on any statins! I came looking for this videos because my LDL is high but everything else is good. 😊 and my doctor called me and told me I need to change diet and exercise more to lower my ldl...he is so focused on 1 results and ignored the rest. All my cholesterol ratios are all good too.. Thanks again for this very helpful video.

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad you're educating yourself (and your doctor it sounds like!). Feel free to reach out at [e-mail] if you have any questions, or would like more info about my online program that teaches you how to lower insulin resistance and inflammation for sustainable weight loss and disease prevention.

[@mechellebass2845]

I can't take statins, I have many side effects from them. My Ldl did go up some and my new doctor wanted me to go on them, of course I said no. She said if my ldl continues to go up I would have to stop my low carb diet. She doesn't know it yet, but I'll say no to that also.

[@drmorgannolte]

@@mechellebass2845 Oh geese! Maybe she could use some of the resources you've found...like this interview!

[@TheRKae]

It doesn't matter what the situation is, the answer to "should you take a statin?" is NO! Take niacin.

[@drmorgannolte]

I have a great interview coming out later in October with Dr. Michael Twyman. He said that in most circumstances statins would not be recommended, but it is an individual decision that should be well weighted against pros/cons and other lifestyle changes, supplements, medications. Ideally this decision is made in collaboration with a cardiologist after further testing than just "high cholesterol."

[@beaconmember1]

Thank you so much for putting out this informative video. My LDL also shot up when I went on a low carb diet. My HDL also shot up. Next time I see my Doc I will insist on metabolic test such as resting insulin test and calcium scan. I have already shared this video via email to three people. I refuse to take any statins.

[@abhilasha6220]

Wonderful info. Got answered all my doubts. I am on low carb diet and intermittent fasting, veggies juice fast once a week. I walk 8000 steps 6 days a week, perform yoga for 20 minutes a day after walk. Have lost 24 lbs. Now I weigh 114 lb. My bmi is 21. All test are normal except LDL and total cholesterol. Both are just borderline high. Calcium is little higher. My physician has prescribed statin. I am not taking. I have increased soluble fiber intake, using olive oil in my cooking, using less coconut oil, full fat milk and paneer which are high in saturated fat. For good fat using hemp seeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds in my breakfast smoothies. Nuts for evening snacks. After listening to Dr Ali, so much relieved. Will stop thinking too much about cholesterol. (I'm 55 years old female, a vegetarian). Thanks for wonderful video

[@drmorgannolte]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment, I hope you found this video valuable.

[@linneasimchah1621]

Lots of oxalates in certain vegs/fruits/nuts/seeds. Sally K. Norton is awesome resource re: dangers of "healthy" plant-based dietary intake.

[@lisaa8795]

This is the video I've been looking for, I knew it before the 2 minute mark because this is exactly what happened to me recently. Thank you for posting.

[@drmorgannolte]

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[@mrkat8310]

This was excellent! Thank you for hosting Dr Ali. I wish there were more cardiologists that would do the research and really help people. My husband has been fighting his dr over statins for years and just recently committed to keto lifestyle change. Thanks again valuable information!

[@drmorgannolte]

You are so welcome. I like how Dr. Ali explained group think. Doctors are under a lot of stress but I hope this interview and the corresponding blog post can be a resource for busy doctors to dig deeper into what the research is really saying about LDL and statins. Be sure to check out the blog post, too, there's even more info in there that we didn't cover in the interview. www.weightlossforhealth.com/blog/dr-nadir-ali-ldl-cholesterol-low-carb-diet-risks-of-statins

[@stevenfoster1940]

I'm where he is now too

[@sandielefant8258]

Dr. Nadir you are SO relevant! Thank you both for sharing your wisdom and thoughts with us. I will be referring back to this for sure! :)

[@drmorgannolte]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for watching and leaving a positive comment, I hope you found this video valuable. You might want to check on this video in relation to this topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4mvg2SDhZp8b8U . Also, kindly subscribe to my channel to guide you more on your health journey: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@konkaboti12]

I had total hysterectomy a year ago. I still feel pain in the lower abdomen. I was a very healthy person before the surgery. My blood pressure and cholesterol levels started rising 3 months post op. I refused to take any medication, I started having tamarind, which lowered my blood pressure to normal. Now 1 year after the surgery my ldl is high, however my hdl triglycerides are good, no diabetes. All the doctors I saw till today suggested me to take statin. I refuse to take statins. I don’t eat much carbs since I was 15. That’s a plus. This video really inspired me to stay on what I am doing

[@YuliaTarbath]

It was so interesting and educative to know the details of LDL "behavior".

[@drmorgannolte]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@marianne1959]

Excellent video!! This is exactly what I have experienced!! Reversed T2D and cut my triglycerides in half in 4 months. Still working on losing another 40 lbs but all my labs except LDL have been great! I will NOT take a statinnand my doc not happy. Sharing this video with her. ❤️

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

I'm a 62 old male, 5'9". I started a low carb diet the day after Thanksgiving 2021. I lost 1-2 lbs. a week until I hit 150 lbs. (from 165). I've kept it around there for almost a year now. What started me on this was my doctor's concern for my A1c - it was around 6.1%. I just had annual physical 3 weeks ago (11/2022). Last year my LDL was 188, this year it was 260 (first 200+ reading in my life). That was the only thing on my blood work that was high. HDL: 79, Triglycerides: 47, VLDL: 7, BP 110/65, A1c 5.3%. Doctor didn't mention drugs but did tell me to cut back on my 3 eggs per day. Maybe I won't...

[@drmorgannolte]

haha I'm glad you found this video! I have another one coming out on 12/14 that explains the difference between LDL-C and LDL-P, which isn't something we covered in depth but will give you even more peace of mind.

[@drmorgannolte]

Also, CONGRATS on your progress and changing your lifestyle.

[@wmmarquez]

These literally are my numbers right now. 😮

[@terrir.7604]

​@@drmorgannolte have u done a video on Lipoprotein a and apo B and what to do when those are high?

[@beverlyisidore8672]

The doctor has put my mind at ease because no matter what I do to lower my LDL is still read high. I praise the Lord that I do not get sick from Flu etc

[@drmorgannolte]

We can definitely check on your case. I offer a one-time Lifestyle Audit. This is a 60-minute Zoom call where we look at your past medical history, goals, and lifestyle to create an optimized plan to help you reach your goals. For more info on that, you can email [e-mail]. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips: kzbin.info/door/ByB8-b3CnXYuuWWyJ_vgzA

[@justrusty]

I had exactly these 6 things when I went on LCHF diet; weight loss; HDL up; Trigs down; Sugar down; insulin down; Remnant cholesterol down; LDL up. Even my integrated medicine doctor seemed to panic a little about LDL.

[@drmorgannolte]

Dr. Ali said our body isn't stupid! I loved how he broke this info down. Hope you found it helpful!

[@zelenplav1701]

I told my doctor that I had been fasting and lost 55 lbs, that was probably the reason my liver became fatty. He didn't even listen to me. Dr N. Ali gave me that answer even though I suspected it. Thank you for posting.

[@SR-mf6bh]

@@zelenplav1701 when did the doc say fatty liver is related to high LDL ? Did I miss something?

[@Notme-tq4xs]

@@zelenplav1701 Doctor MUST adhere to standard of care and lowering insurance liability if he goes off the rails on standard of care. Thus they don't want to listen. You get a statin and the end of your health care.

[@ricardcalonge4542]

Brilliant, brilliant conversation. I am on low carb style and 16/8 IF over the last months, feeling better than ever. Weight loss, more focus, better skin, all blood markers improved (and LDL raised as explained in the video). More and more people should now that sometimes the 'academic' model does not tell the full truth. Thanks Dr Nolte 👍

[@user56gghtf]

How low carb are you?