HIGH CHOLESTEROL on Keto Diet (My 4-Year High Fat Diet Results!)

Some people see an increase in their LDL cholesterol when they eat a keto diet or carnivore diet but is this cause for concern? High cholesterol on keto is not unusual and might not mean you are at a greater risk of heart disease. Triglyceride to HDL ratio can be more significant. 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 ↓
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1:32 What is cholesterol?
2:34 Types of cholesterol
3:14 Cholesterol and heart disease
4:44 Triglyceride to HDL ratio
6:38 Why does LDL increase?
8:07 My cholesterol
9:56 Calculating TRIG:HDL
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[@HealthCoachKait]

How to raise HDL (good) cholesterol! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2iuoaKjZqeIes0

[@M_freedomOfSpeech]

Good video Thank you! I"m doing KETO for over TWO YEARS now, Question.... It is bad my total cholesterol? - TOTAL: 427, the LDL 328, my doctor is panicked when he sees my result, he want to give me Statins! My TRIG: 102, GLUCOSE: 87, A1C: 5.3, KETONES: 1+ ( I was looking for someone who can understand my result?, thank you!)

[@c.g.ku.9479]

I shocked my doctor with the following blood work results: total cholesterol: 526, LDL: 380, HDL: 149, LDL-/HDL ratio: 2,55, Triglycerides: 44, fasting blood glucose 84. My doctor said, he's never seen anything like that before, lol. He said I'm healthy and I don't need a statin. I'm glad he has a sense of humor! I was scared that he would pressure me into taking a statin

[@HealthCoachKait]

That is awesome he considered all your numbers and not just LDL!

[@tonysarris668]

Glad to hear that, what's your diet miss?

[@charlottemckenzie5259]

oh my goodness, go you

[@summersalix]

I'm glad your doc didn't pressure u to be on a statin. My chol is similar to yours (565 total, >350 ldl, 109 hdl, 119 trig, chol/hdl ratio 5.6 and trig/hdl ratio 1.09) and he sent me to a lipid specialist and freaked out that I'd have a stroke. 🤨 I'm an athlete and petite, and he's never seen levels like mine. So, with these levels, I shouldn't be worried? I guess my concern is that my trig rose from 49 to 109 within 4m. My chol doubled. And my ldl tripled.

[@c.g.ku.9479]

@@summersalix High cholesterol AND high triglycerides may be not be a good thing. Please stick to the advice of the doctor you trust and are comfortable with.

[@kevinjs26]

I'm super proud of my high cholesterol because it reversed my type 2 diabetes.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@HealthCoachKait]

Did you see a change in your cholesterol after switching to a high fat diet?

[@naturalinstinct4950]

My total cholestrol went up and i dont really care. because i had my Hemoglobin a1c and fasting glucose and insulin tested and those are very optimal numbers

[@blairbeattie3308]

Hi there just had my cholesterol test 8.4 . triglycerides 1.7 Hdl 1.6 Ldl 6.0 all in mmol/l ,total /hdl chol ratio 5.3 doctor says I should take medication ive been keto for 10 months now ,can I improve this? Should I be worried?

[@michaelmorton4104]

Yes, my triglycerides and LDL were similar to yours (from prior to adopting a basically carnivore diet four months ago, my triglycerides were basically unchanged, my LDL up by almost 2X). My HDL was up about 25% (into the 80s). My triglyceride to HDL ratio was a little over 0.5, so also pretty good. I thought my PCP was going to tell me that my cholesterol was too high, but he told me that my rise in HDL basically offset the rise in LDL and he was not concerned. I'm sure you know that the interpretation of the increase in LDL (benign vs. freak out) is controversial to say the least. I'm going with benign for the time being.

[@hanewal5378]

Yes .. I am insulin resistance patient .. taking metformin , following low carb diet ..my blood work showed that cholesterol raised .

[@Ingridwallis]

Yes I have.......I’ve called the surgery today for the results of my blood test done last week. My cholesterol has gone from under 5 to over 9 and the surgery nurse would like to discuss the way forward with me. That’s not going to happen :) Since I started Keto late November/early December 2020 and carvinire 2-3 months ago I’ve been listening to so many different talks on YT that I understand that the cholesterol guidelines aren’t necessarily a good indicator of health or longevity. So following this talk of yours I called the surgery again and asked for the breakdown: LDL 7.5mmol/ml, HDL 1.70mmol/ml TG. 1.07mmol/ml I’ve put the TG and HDL values into the blood code calculator and was pleased to see that I am with the optimal range. That’s enough for me. :) I changed my eating habits after finding abnormal kidney results which 17 months apart had deteriorated and no one thought to advise me that there was a problem on the horizon. Although I haven’t seen the new test results for my kidneys my understanding from the call I made today for the results is that there’s a significant improvement since 2019 so I know I’m on the right track. Thank you so much for this clear explanation. :)

[@zephyronfire3821]

Hi Kait...this is awesome!! You’ve outdone yourself. ❤️ I think another great question in the cholesterol confusion would be to address what happens when people “combine” a high fat/meat diet with sugars and starches, if you ever want to cover that one! :) . I believe if you can ever address this with some examples of people who have tested that eat ALL the foods (just as a point in comparison if they are willing to inform others), it would help people to understand from another angle, that the problem is not meat and fat. -You prove it so beautifully here as a meat/fat consumer (and some veggies now) and there are many other carnivores and Ketovores who have also shown this to be the case. And while we are not ‘you’ or ‘them’, I think having as many testimonials to this Lifestyle to draw from (with accurate testing), can help support, educate and enrich so many others. TY for all that you do!

[@Bowerbird.]

Well researched information and an easy-to-understand presentation. Brilliant! Love your results too btw 😉👍

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thank you! 🙂

[@22ERICSHELLY]

I just found your channel. Thanks so much for addressing this. I have high cholesterol anyway. Several years ago when I started low carb; my cholesterol went through the roof! I was told to get off of the low carb and take a pill. I said no thank you and I stuck with it and it leveled itself out. I lost 54lbs in a year. I go tomorrow to have my yearly blood work done. I have been really concerned about my cholesterol; that's what I always fear of being too high. Now I'm excited about seeing my cholesterol results; because you have explained it very well! I am so glad I found your channel! May the Lord bless and give you His True Peace this year!

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@nlobergloberg9172]

Oh my gosh! My triglycerides were 222 mg on 9/8/2020. I started carnivore on 9/21/2020 and have lost weight and feel great! I can’t wait to see what my triglycerides will be when I re-test on 12/11/2020! Fingers crossed that they go down!! Thank you for an awesome KZbin channel! 👏🏼🙌🏼❤️

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@richardayala4356]

This is outstanding information for me! My doctors have scared me with my cholesterol numbers, but using your data and calculations, I find that my numbers are actual borderline to the optimal range! So now, I am increasing my high fat diet consumption and eliminating all grains, etc., in order to fall in the optimal range categories and tell my doctors I do not need worthless statin drugs! I just need to raise my LDL number from 47 to 50! Thank you so much. Am now subscribing to your channel!

[@HealthCoachKait]

Welcome! 🙂

[@chrismesa647]

Good video. Very informative and you did a good job explaining things. Thanks for sharing.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@rogeriosabino8854]

I'm 42 years old and I've trying keto diet and I noticed changes in my body, I found this fantastic !

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@gator7082]

Excellent stuff, best explanation I've seen to date!

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@deant007]

You are smart, Kait! Thank you 🤗☀️

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@isabellemelissa7726]

.....actually really enlightening and interesting! Last time I spoke with my GP, I mentioned how I was concerned about some people developing high cholesterol after going keto (which he recommended I do to help with some of my medical conditions , with gusto at that!) and I’m supposed to go do blood work to get a “baseline”... after this though, I’m not as concerned by the “after keto” results! Thanks for sharing!

[@HealthCoachKait]

That is awesome that your doctor recommends keto! Glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@muffycrosswire2757]

Valuable information, so glad you shared this 👍

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@jarichards99utube]

Hey Kait - THANK YOU - This has been Very VERY Helpful. Q-My current blood work shows a Trig/HDL Ratio of 1.37 : ) BUT I'm am told I have significant 'risk' for CVD because my Apo-B is high at 134. CAN YOU PLEASE do a video about how ALL OF THIS RELATES to Apo-b...? I suspect APO-B is the new 'scary' marketing measurement to sell the same old message that "LDL is BAD". P.S. I a 71 Yr Old male, 5' 7" tall weight 145lbs. THANKS Again.

[@nl294]

Kait, thank you so much for this video 🌷

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@chuuweeforgaming518]

My TG:HDL was 2.3 in July (this year), 2.8 in Dec so the results are encouraging. I'm healing my insulin resistance. My LDL however went up above dangerous level 🤣 5.5 mmol/L in Dec and up again to 7.51 mmol/L in July. I swear the Docs had aneurysm when I said no to statins 😏😏😏 My blood glucose went down below Low in July but I don't feel weird during that time. I have reach normal BMI last month but I still have some belly and upper thigh fat but I'm not even worried. It took me 1 year and 29 days to get to normal BMI so I will give myself another year to tackle the remaining excess fat 😁 36kg lost. Maintenance was achievable and not hard to sustain. It is the mind game now when we are at maintenance mode. My next lab works will be reviewed on the 14th. Looking forward to see improvements 😎😁

[@marcysikes]

You have simplified explaining Cholesterol! Thank you! Trying to find a doctor in my area who understands the labs of someone on keto or ketovore. I’ll be listening to this video again and taking notes!

[@HealthCoachKait]

I think Diet Doctor has a database on their website of low carb docs ❤️

[@amyh6248]

I've been on keto for 9 months. I've lost 45 pounds. Had a lipid panel yesterday. My total is 281, HDL 61, LDL 210, triglycerides 49. My doctor hasn't called me yet, but I expect him to. I think those are pretty good numbers. 😁😁

[@lauraangez]

Thanks so much for this video Kait!! So helpful :)

[@HealthCoachKait]

You're so welcome!

[@charinargi3521]

Outstanding video!!! Almost 60 years old and sitting at a .87 tri to hdl ratio with a zero cac score. I tell anyone who will listen to eat the proper human diet for optimal health.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Amazing!

[@emmbns]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, makes sense :) Mr dR was freaking out has my LDL/HDL were increased due to my carnivore diet

[@RashidaBlake]

Very good results by the way! 🥳

[@11277mikey]

I'm glad I found this posting. My Dr. looked at only my total Cholesterol and LDL values. She did not remember that I have a Cholesterol gene from my Mom. I began a Keto diet a month ago and lost several pounds. With the Blood Code for my Tri to HDL ratio it is 2.2. BTW, my Dr. wanted to place me on Lipitor immediately and was not up to discussing possible supplements that might help! I'm not a fan of taking drugs when there are natural avenues to pursue as well. I'm so disappointed in my Dr. Everyone seems to push pills! I'm not a fan. Thanks again for posting this!!!

[@louismagee9715]

Same here! I asked doctor about natural supplant she said there isn’t enough evidence to support them 🙄

[@louismagee9715]

Supplements

[@happycamper2220]

Red Rice yeast works wonders

[@IonTrone]

impressive HDL/TG numbers! inspiring the rest of us to keep going!

[@lovingitonketo]

Kait, another great video... Love the information I was having a hard time with this myself. I had to stop doing the high fat and go with a low fat and low carbs to get the results I needed. I got to my weight goal on keto/PSMF/ so that's 95 lbs lost, my wife has lost over 106 lbs doing the same thing.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@stevefulgione4231]

Good job Kait, spot on!

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@ll2580]

What a great video. Thanks so much. Learnt a ton :)

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@kindlyathena416]

Thank you so much for this! I got my first blood panel done a couple weeks ago and my doctor was telling me how my HDL was so low and LDL was pretty high... After using the calculator I've found Im at 2.3. Some insulin resistance which I already knew that! 😅 Im continuing to reverse my insulin resistance.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@flaviafrade7703]

Hi Kait! Loving your videos 😍 you could include in the video information that cholesterol is essential for the production of sex hormones in our body, such as testosterone, etc.

[@KaiAdventure]

Yup, my LDL went up but HDL went from 39 to 52 and Triglycerides from 216 to 85 with the ratio going from 5.5 to 1.6. I'm quite happy with the results, especially given that my weight, A1c and blood pressure became perfect too.

[@cesarsantos5847]

High cholesterol is not problem the problem is oxidized cholesterol which is caused by insulin resistance

[@avemaria6298]

@Cesar Santos what's oxidized cholesterol

[@markgooch3813]

totally found this on cholesterol not a bad read it seems pretty good hope this help you as it did me sites.google.com/view/high-cholesterol-guide/

[@Mike-vu1rn]

Thanks for this video, Kait! Coincidentally, my recent LDL panel was high and my Dr wants to put me on a statin. Frustrated keto dieter here!

[@jenrich111]

Just say, "no thanks"

[@HealthCoachKait]

How are your other numbers? I linked the studies I referenced in the description box if you want to discuss them with your doctor.

[@Mike-vu1rn]

Health Coach Kait LDL is 211, HDL is 47, Triglycerides are 60 (all mg/dL); I’d say pretty good otherwise. Not to mention my fasting insulin and Hemoglobin A1C are both low. Said that I’m not interested in a statin!

[@vegasrob28]

and if we are wrong about high LDL not being bad....well, we'll never know because you'll probably be dead. win-win for us.

[@HealthCoachKait]

@@vegasrob28 well the fact that most heart attack patients have "normal" LDL levels already signifies that the current model is flawed. If you are concerned, you can get a CAC scan and know for sure what is happening in your arteries!

[@rjrnj1]

You always show up with exactly the video I need to see when I need to see it! I was/am so discouraged/ worried/ angry/ and confused by my latest lipid panel. I've recently stopped all my medications but am still IR. My A1c went from 8.2 to 6.5 currently but despite the fact that I'm only taking in carbs with a daily avocado, and I've lost 40lbs., my resistance is being, well, resistant. My current ratio is 2.6 (trig: 136: hdl: 53mg/dL) My overall cholesterol is 250. My doctors, general practitioner and endocrinologist both love the changes I'm making, but gp is worried that some of my high numbers could be genetics. I don't know how to respond to that. I don't know if that means I have to go back on meds or not. I'm still obese, lost 90lbs, have 50 more to go. I'm crossing my fingers that IF, and more weight loss will resolve my other problems. I'm still banking on my keto-carnivore lifestyle. It's sustaining, I'm never physically hungry (I'm constantly battling mental hunger cuz I was trained by the SAD), and I feel great at 62. Now that I've made this all about me, back to you. Your advice is solid, your resources are sound and I'm glad I subscribe to you. 🌻

[@HealthCoachKait]

Keep consistent and the results will come! Kudos to you for losing 90lb this far! 👏

[@gregl2249]

I have medical professionals in my family who though my HDL being 53 was fantastic ---I don't know how her numbers are humanly possible unless numbers range higher for females

[@rogermarr9067]

Hey k ate as always love the videos love your content just so you know yes you're not a doctor but you could probably be a model because you're just gorgeous I know you hear it all the time but I wanted to be the next person to tell you as always thanks for the videos look forward to future content

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@johncolapietro4087]

More Dr’s need to learn this. Mine about freaked out and called me to put me on a statin. I laughed and politely told him I would think about it. I did think about it.

[@SasyaShyamYella]

Thank you! This is helpful...

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@sunshine8556]

My TG/HDL: 2016: 2.1. Standard Western Diet (fast food, processed food, high sugar). BW: 100kg 2020: 1.5. Mostly home cooked 70% Vegetarian, 30% meat. Started IF, Cut down saturated fats, diary, but in general would be considered healthy. BW:93kg 2021: 0.6. 95% animal based, plenty of fats, butter, cheese. Started CICO, Not fanatical can eat some veggies/fruits, no seed oils. Started cardio+weight lifting. Stopped taking beta blockers, statins after 10 years, doctor insists on me to continue aspirin though. My T levels has gone down thought (borderline hypogonadism), and I am working on getting it up :( BW:70kg

[@vinnymcg7435]

Great video thank you

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@RashidaBlake]

Well you certainly don’t look like you’re going to have a heart attack anytime soon. As a matter of fact, I’ve been meaning to tell you that you look very vibrant and healthy! The diet definitely works wonders! 😊👍🏾

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@beatyourfear8257]

Thank you very informative

[@dianabryan7421]

I always enjoy your uploads on another note you are so pretty!!!

[@HealthCoachKait]

Thank you! 🥰

[@carries.7084]

Yes. My LDL went up. But.... I’m ok with that. I’ve lost 75 pounds. My HDL is great (high) & my triglycerides came way down. Low carb & fasting is what my approach has been. My A1C is 5.1 which is good. No problems otherwise. Fasting glucose went up a bit too, which I have seen happen to other people too.

[@TerriblePerfection]

I avoid doctors like the plague, so I don't know my levels and couldn't care less. Fatty meat agrees with me. Sometimes when I eat duck breast the fat seems excessive and I leave some. My body lets me know. It's very wise.

[@markgooch3813]

you cant tell just by the way you feel found this on cholesterol not a bad read it seems pretty good hope this help you as it did me sites.google.com/view/high-cholesterol-guide/

[@saosins]

That’s what I’m thinking of doing.. I went to the docs today for my blood test results follow up, and boy oh boy she wasn’t happy. Even when I tried telling her about the benefits, she didn’t budge. And wants me to come back in 3 months to get my blood test results taken again. It stinks cause you can’t help but feel alone on this sort of journey, especially when doctors look at you all sorts of crazy.

[@TerriblePerfection]

@@saosins I'm 65 and beyond caring about what others think of my choices. I didn't really care much even when I was younger, but now it's critical to think for myself and avoid the many myths and lies that abound. Follow your own truth.

[@TerriblePerfection]

@@Willie_Wahzoo Even the ones who mean well are misguided by their training, or rather lack of it. If medical school were nutrition-based instead of drug-based, humans would look a lot different today. As you point out though, profit trumps true healthcare.

[@reggieavendan2048]

TG 41385.0 / HDL1326.0 = TG/DHL 31.2 i have a very high TG/HDL ratio result :-( I'm starting now the high fat / high protein low carbs diet. HGBA1C is 5.8 :-( It's all mess up. i believe I'm having a insulin resistant issue. I'm also trying the intermittent fasting. I'm changing my diet now. Thank you Kait so much for all the informative videos.

[@johnnyrashid1801]

Good work

[@richardsilmai9038]

great day to you from Belau

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@scouserjulie]

LDL-7.6, HDL-3.4, Triglycerides-0.8, UK units. Just used your mentioned blood calculator ratio and came up as 0.5 🙂 I'm very happy, but my GP is concerned. I refuse to be put on statins, which have been advised

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@grimakastatik]

You'll have more side effects from statins than high cholesterol. I've seen people go in full decline after taking statins

[@scouserjulie]

@@grimakastatik Totally agree! The side effects are really bad and I will not be put on them..xx

[@liongroove3301]

Great content Kait!! How I can find a doctor that doesn't freak out about hight LDL levels. My doctor wants to put me on statins :(

[@mycomomjeans]

Keto-vore for 2+ yrs, my lab results were essentially the same as Kates. Thankfully I have a Dr who understands the reasoning and the science. My mom's labs were also similar and her Dr (former Dr now) was pushing for statins. It's important to find a Dr who thinks more along the lines of a scientist and is willing to change with what science supports vs cling to the archaic dogma.

[@HealthCoachKait]

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[@grimakastatik]

My sister is a Nurse practitioner and gets freaked out everytime I tell her I'm on keto or carnivore. I'm like, I'm still here right? I've lost weight, have more energy and muscle than eating fried foods and breads

[@pamelahowe9138]

I've been doing low carb since March first, my cholesterol a year ago was 252 and now is 232 and my cardiologist is wanting me on a statin drug am really nervous but will do long enough to get below 200 then will stop the drug my triglycerides were within normal range and also my HDL but LDL high so am nervous about this , I am 68 years old have lost 53 pounds and have about 75 more to go, trying not to get too upset about this, ty for this video very helpful

[@Ratatosk80]

I got some tests done two month ago, 40 yo, swede, male. My numbers were Trig 0.5, HDL 2.0, LDL 4.3, Cholesterol 6.5( not sure what that number is, guess it's some overall number they calculate ), fasting blood sugar 4.3, 5.8 after drinking the glucose solution( 90 min in between not a full 2 hours). I don't eat keto, rather a sort of "hybrid diet" that include carbs, lots of fat and dietary cholesterol. Tons of meat, lots of organ meats, lots of butter, lots of coconut fat, all dairy highest fat content I can find( drink non homogenized milk with 4.5% fat for example), around 4-6 eggs per day etc. I don't eat gluten, zero processed foods and sweets, very little fruit, mostly berries I pick myself and absolutely no vegetable oils. Some years ago I did a low carb diet but found I performed better in rowing, which I'm pretty serious about, with carbs so went back to include it. Happy with the results but I did get a talk with a nurse about how I should try and lower the amount of saturated fat in my diet, switch to vegetable oils for example, not eat so many eggs, switch to low fat dairy products and so on( I filled out a form about my diet before the test). She said she wasn't worried since I was in such good shape and had good glucose numbers but she thought the cholesterol were to high and that I needed to take that into consideration going forward. I just sat quietly and nodded my head, no point starting an argument. The cholesterol number of 6.5 for example she wanted to be lower than 5. My HDL and LDL was also according to the Swedish recommendations borderline. The upper limit here is HDL should be below 2.1 and LDL below 4.7. My impression was the Swedish medical field seems to be like 30 years behind the times. Felt very outdated.

[@didimohamed5897]

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[@xinianagygeller9585]

Hi Coach Kait, I just got my test results today and it was very disappointing to see the cholesterol numbers: total 279, LDL 167, HDL 105, TG 35 and VLDL 7, no insulin value in this test. I am doing low carb with IF 18/6 5 to 6 times a week, exercising weights 5 times, running 30+ minutes 3 times a week...Not overweight, but don´t lose any pounds...137 pounds or 63kg , 51 yo, 5'2' , no menopause....I do not know how to interprete these results, only that I see my triclycerides are pretty low together with the VLDL...seems good but the total cholesterol seems crazy...no diabetes or high blood pressure, quite the opposite my blood pressure is on the low range 90/70mmHg.. The Triglyceride to HDL ratio in that bloodcode calculator turned out to be 0.3...even lower than optimal! I do get cold and numb hands and feet occasionally... Please help me somebody to understand this!

[@troybingham6426]

I was diagnosed with a fatty liver 6 months ago and I went on strict carnivore. I just got my blood test back and everything is great (insulin level, inflammatory markers, c peptide level, Hemoglobin A1Ç) .. The only thing is my cholesterol, including LDL is high. I'm not sure how worried I should be, if at all. I guess I was looking for confirmation that I'll be ok. My doctor has told me to stop carnivore to bring down my LDL cholesterol. I didn't want to do that since I've lost 30 pounds and fixed my fatty liver. This video is making me question whether he's right.

[@janina3879]

I had. And my doctor wanted to do something about it. I told her I would refuse and she accepted that. I can appreciate that acceptance honestly as the shit I keep hearing when I honestly answer people that ask questions about my diet is annoying. Just say vegetables aren't the end all and even non vegans will instantly call you an arrogant asshole who has to know it all...

[@garyb2392]

Thanks so much for the blood code website: been on a keto diet for about a year, but previous to my last physical/tests. My dr looking at my results freaked the F out! So this website helped me made some sense of the numbers. I’m at a 1.1 ! I’m going to ignore my Dr. recommendation to “go on a stating immediately” he was talking like I’m going to die today! If I don’t! Lol

[@Washtechna]

I had similar results. I had a triglycerides/HDL of 3 and LDL just under 100. On carnivore HDL of 97, triglycerides of 32 and LDL around 257. No inflammation markers in fact my sports induced asthma hasn’t been felt while on carnivore.

[@HealthCoachKait]

👏👏

[@thatbroyouknow9711]

Yes that’s becuause LDL is a lipoprotein that is responsible for utilizing fat energy. It mainly transports triglycerides and fat soluble vitamins.

[@HealthCoachKait]

👏👏

[@chrisz5z]

I recently asked my cardiologist about all of this & she told me HDL/TG ratios are irrelevant, and the biggest risk is high LDL. I told her about the studies that supported my argument, she replied about studies that supported her position. This was after she praised me for losing 30lbs in 2 months (didn't ask what my diet was...its been carnivore). So it's fair to say she will probably freak out next time I get my cholesterol checked.

[@abrown258]

My doctor wants me to start limiter. My blood test came back and it was hdl 31, LDL 145, triglycerides 133 & total 203. I do not want to take the medication. I would rather try to increase fiber intake & increase exercise.

[@mares3841]

Thank you

[@srinimanam]

what are your levels of LDL when you started off your keto diet? As time progresses, higher LDL will stabilise. Is not it? Could you compare your latest results with older ones, being on Keto?

[@bagatengris1802]

If you are in Canada, you use mmoles/L. Find a TG/HDL using mmoles/L and multiply by 2.29 to relate to USA ideal values.

[@HealthCoachKait]

You have to multiple triglycerides x 89 and HDL x 39 to convert mmol/L mg/dL. Then find your ratio.

[@bagatengris1802]

@@HealthCoachKait That's right. What I meant was 89/39 equals 2.29. As long as you use only multiplication and division the order you use in the operations doesn't matter.

[@bugmanmech]

Had lipid panel 4 months ago then started keto. My keto diet isn't perfect because still learning recipes and nutritional facts. That being said my triglycerides went from 125 to 55, hdl 51 to 55, ldl 62 to 71, Ratio from 2.45 to 1.0. I'd say okay for the first 4 months.

[@healingkatlyn99]

Is hdl 62 & ldl 67 good? My phytoesterols are low which is weird cus I was vegan for 7 years but the last few months I started eating raw milk & cheese & meat, but I have been way more bloated

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

My over all ratio is 0.8 . My doc said next appointment if my Cholesterol comes back bad total at 232 an LDL at 143 , TG at 61 HDL at 74 he will put me on Meds. Pray for me y'all 🙏🏿.

[@Christine-xs2of]

All your numbers are really good

[@HealthCoachKait]

😁😁

[@akhusal]

Cholesterol essential for health: It is 30% of the cell membrane where it provides fluidity and transport functions; it is the precursor for the production of testosterone, oestrogen and Vitamin D. As dietary cholesterol is esterified it is very poorly absorbed in the gut and so has little effect on blood cholesterol. Therefore the body has to make most of the cholesterol it needs. The organ with the most cholesterol is the brain, which is why a diet high in saturated fats cures epilepsy.

[@mjdailamy4550]

How do these numbers translate to what we use in the US? In not understanding these mol and liter stuff. Btw, that minute 7:00 drawing didn't make any sense. What was that trying to convey? It was not associated with your words at the moment.

[@markgooch3813]

totally found this on cholesterol not a bad read it seems pretty good hope this help you as it did me sites.google.com/view/high-cholesterol-guide/

[@persophone4554]

The only real bad lipoprotein is the glycated form (ie adduct formed with a reducing sugar like glucose or fructose)

[@louismagee9715]

This makes me feel better. Just got my results…LDL 214 Total cholesterol 277 but triglycerides are 104 and HDL is 42 which can still improve but my A1c dropped from 6 to a 5.4. Doctor and I almost got into an argument because of my LDL and pushed a statin. Here I am thinking wow my sugars are great

[@HealthCoachKait]

🙏🙏

[@ajays7259]

Your LDL is 5 times ur HDL, and your Total cholesterol is 6.5 times your HDL. If your doctor argued with you then he has a point.

[@Ben-tr]

I was eating boiled eggs for protein since I lift weights but I went to the Dr.s for a yearly checkup and they said my cholesterol is high

[@tejaskadaskar3669]

Do you take cheats somedays? Because sometimes I feel if I take a cheat it will damage my body which is running on fats.

[@HealthCoachKait]

I do "cheat days" probably one every 2-3 weeks 🙂 Our bodies are very capable of dealing with changes and stressors acutely. It is only once put under stress for prolonged periods of time that issues start to arise.

[@denmitchell1000]

I’ve been doing carnivore for nine months keto before that I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can because I just got my blood test results back and my doctor is very concerned total cholesterol 396 in HDL 99 triglycerides 92 LDL 276 I am 67 yr old female in pretty good health. My dr wants to put me on meds which I know I don’t want to do. I want to be able to know how to talk to her about this but also if these numbers are giving warnings to be concerned about, I want to know what to do.

[@markgooch3813]

totally found this on cholesterol not a bad read it seems pretty good hope this help you as it did me sites.google.com/view/high-cholesterol-guide/

[@dutyofcall7659]

What can I do about increased lp(a) levels who are genetically defined?

[@asierarrizabalaga436]

I just had my blood test results: total cholesterol of 334 and LDL 220. I am waiting for my doctor to call me! Haha, HDL/try ratio 0,53, nothing to worry about. Keto adapted by the way...

[@HealthCoachKait]

👍👍

[@khalidshaikh3226]

I started intermittent fast 2 months back ..I lost 7 kgs and also triglycerides level was low as compare to earlier ..but one thing worried me is high cholesterol was observed in my latest lipid profile test. Although I have been doing IF and exercise with cutting down sugar. Could you pls suggest what needs to be done in this case and further plan of actions ?

[@HealthCoachKait]

This video answers your question

[@azfarabas7248]

do you have any video regarding uric asid?

[@Melina-ld6oq]

I just get my blood test results after 3 months carnivore Total cholesterol is 238 Triglyceride is 83 Hdl is 45 Ldl is 176 So my ratio are cholesterol/hdl: 5.28 Triglyceride/hdl : 1.85 Ldl/hdl : 3.9 Do you think this is ok? If not what should i do about it should i take statins?

[@bella-bee]

I started keto and my HDL is Way higher than the normal range! 2.6 mM/L Triglycerides are 1.3 so my ratio is 0.5. Is that right? Divided triglycerides by HDL? Anyway, dr doesn’t like it! My ratio’s ok but I have belly fat, so is it still possible to be insulin resistant with very high HDL?

[@HealthCoachKait]

You have to convert the numbers to US units so TRIG = 115.7 divided by HDL = 101.4 means a ratio of 1.1, slightly over optimal.

[@steveis33]

Yeah,ummm Mine was around 6 or 7 (routine blood hba1c)i think. but when i took it the other day on my home meter it was 200 (5.1) mark

[@alialali7162]

I have read that High cholesterol levels not only might affect the heart but also affect the liver because too much fat can be stored in the liver. Check the following satetment which I just read ((Everyone has some cholesterol in their blood, but high levels can lead to a build-up of fat in your liver and damage the liver))

[@coljoy9367]

Hi Kait , how can l up my HDL my are only 1.1 , what would be the best to do this.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Saturated fat 👍 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC288145/

[@Jesusmyking3108]

OMG! I'm struggling with my Dr. He went crazy with my last cholesterol results: Total: 490 LDL:300 HDL:84 Triglycerides: 95 Glucose: 78 Looks perfect to me! 😀 He gave me 3 months to get it down, if I don't he's going to give me statins😏. There is no way I'm taking any medication, I never felt so good like I feel now since going ketovore!

[@MA-qm4dj]

Did you ever get your numbers down???

[@Jesusmyking3108]

Nope! Still more or less the same! No meds, feeling good! I think my doctor gave up on me😅

[@adelinekeys6582]

My LDL went fromv5.8 to 7 in one month on keto and eating globs of butter. I've changed now to eating some veg, less protein and less fat.

[@Floridacop911]

I’m on Lipitor and keto should be fine ?

[@noneofyourb6421]

Unfortunately, my Dr cannot tell me why my LDL levels are high. I am 25 years old and so scared for my health. I have a gut issue (assuming i have IBS) I take VD 300IU, Zinc, Alflorex pro biotics and Omega 3 oil tablets. I have been doing a Low fodmap / keto diet. I am desperate for help. Please reply.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Did you watch the video? The whole point was LDL is irrelevant if HDL and trigs are good.

[@bella-bee]

I have stage 3a kidney disease. Am I safe to do keto, I think with not too much protein. ?

[@HealthCoachKait]

This video might help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LHnaOvoatgqtk

[@fruitbunnii]

I had pretty high cholesterol... ON A VEGAN DIET. Clearly something was wrong. What might have caused this? My bloody pressure was off also and I was very dizzy when working out.

[@HealthCoachKait]

High LDL as well as high TRIGS and low HDL is sign of some type of inflammation 😢

[@equaltemp7075]

I'm reading comments by people who say their LDL cholesterol has increased. Some say to dangerously high levels, and they seem happy about it. With a high fat intake, cholesterol is going to be an issue. There simply haven't been enough studies conducted to provide anything conclusive.

[@HealthCoachKait]

Did you watch the video?

[@coljoy9367]

l learn so much from you, my doctor tells me nothing . thank you

[@sayhitome8093]

the main thing is lower your inflammation before you eat 20 eggs for breakfast

[@fluttershysweetiepie]

My LDL cholesterol only got bad this past year ( it went from 60-111). I had been on a ketogenic diet for two years before hand ( three years total)Then decided I was going to see how much fruit I could get away with eating. i’m on a ketogenic diet due to autoimmune problems so I was curious what foods I could get away with eating while maintaining a high fat low carb diet. Well when you’re not tracking your macros or measuring anything It’s very easy to indulge in “ keto sweet things”. It may have been natural sugar but it was still sugar and I was consuming way too much of it. My cholesterol went up and my sugar cravings came back. I am now on a carnivore diet trying to repair the damage that I have done in the last year. I originally was going to go back to keto after I was done with this experiment. But I’m loving carnivore so much I’m not so sure if I want to do that 😁

[@HealthCoachKait]

How were your other numbers besides LDL?

[@fluttershysweetiepie]

Health Coach Kait 2020 My total cholesterol was 197 Triglycerides 44 HDL cholesterol 77 VLDL cholesterol9 The only reason I was concerned is because the year before. 2019 My total cholesterol was 139 Triglycerides 60 HDL cholesterol 67 VLDL cholesterol 12 LDL cholesterol 60

[@eatmeatandliftweights5754]

Mine was a little high and one doctor told me to cut out processed foods 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I just eat meat, eggs, seafood, dairy, some veg and fruit, nothing processed!!!!!!

[@comprep8100]

Im a 59 year old male just got back what my Dr said was the highest cholesterol hes seen in 25 years, wants to put me on statins - I declined. eating possibly up to 20g carbs a day the rest of my calories from animal products. heres the # from Canada - cholesterol 19.07(737), Triglycerides 2.5(221), HDL 1.69(65.35), Glucose 5.0(90), Hb1AC 5.5, those # are through the roof he suggested genetics but my cholesterol was 3.43 in 2010 Im a bit worried. The convertor im using is screwing me up and makes no sense. #s in () are the converted value can you look at these

[@HealthCoachKait]

Your TRIG:HDL ratio is 3.5. How long have you been eating low carb and what was your diet prior?

[@comprep8100]

@@HealthCoachKait when i put those # into a tri/hdl calculator it says 1.47, I was mainly vegetarian up till last summer when i had a kidney stone and found out what Oxalates were. I would usually top a huge plate of sweet potatoes and vegetables with a can of wild pacific salmon, that was the extent of my animal products. Always start the day with a huge bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar and skim milk.

[@varunpaatni9193]

My bilrubin shot up from 1.05 to 1.85.

[@Quintana_09]

I don't understand what causes a natural deficiency in cholesterol. Doesn't the liver make cholesterol if you dont consume foods high in cholesterol? So then whats causing a cholesterol deficiency if you liver makes it?

[@HealthCoachKait]

One example of how it can become low: soluble fiber binds to cholesterol and takes it out of your system. This is one of the reasons why beans are known to lower LDL.

[@Quintana_09]

@@HealthCoachKait Thank you Kait! So many people don't know that there's way more problems of having low cholesterol than high cholesterol.

[@jamiecee4960]

It doesn't surprise me. It's very high in fat on a keto diet. LDL goes up on a bad diet. Mine gets high.

[@gregl2249]

I didn't know it was possible to have HDL that high ---then why do they want you to shoot for over 50 ?