Your Doctor Thinks You Have High Cholesterol: Here's What to Do

[@alanredversangel]

People still bang on about cholesterol and heart attacks when i mention this diet/lifestyle, but they'll happily spike their blood sugar all day long.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Not a lot of sense there huh, keep educating them 👍 thanks for watching!

[@enigmatistic8470]

My doctor said "You clearly don't need to worry about diabetes so please return to the normal diet". 🤨

[@enigmatistic8470]

@Hobbesian Thinker I know right?

[@ricksikora216]

So true

[@MandSup]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial I'm not convinced high cholesterol doesn't cause heart and vascular disease www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.atv.18.12.1885 www.jlr.org/content/35/1/93.full.pdf

[@KETODiamond]

My doc tried to put me on pills after I started keto, but I already knew all of this stuff thankfully and just said NO (to their great annoyance). All my other health markers greatly improved and were totally healed so I didn't worry. Now my cholesterol is normal again. Keto even cured my "incurable" blood cancer.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Wow that’s amazing! Good for you! So happy for you!

[@angmysterio]

wow. read this a few hours ago and its still sinking in. your body kicked cancers ass

[@twitterblackdove]

Congratulations, friend! Recently, I firmly refused a statin from my kindly, old-fashioned PCP. No thank you, doc. Peace and blessings, everyone.

[@blueseptember2174]

Very happy for you!

[@Combat_Pyro]

KETO Diamond Channel they really hate it when they can’t make money in kickbacks selling your insurance company meds that actually kill you... how dare you be informed and take accountability of your own health!!!! Lol! Nice job!!

[@flyingshamrockranch]

When my Doc told me my LDL was too high (131) Total (249) HDL(92) ratio of 2.7. I suggested the large/small particle test, even before I saw this video. She declined saying I had a 2% risk for a heart attack. So which is it? My cholesterol is too high or I’m not at risk 😂. I told her if the AMA hadn’t lowered the LDL standard due to pharmaceutical funded studies, we’d still be at the former standards, right? Crickets….. I told her my LDL has NEVER been at 100, even as a leaner, more active teen…. Crickets…. Some Docs do know but HMO’s won’t allow them to comment. When you are leaner and healthier than your Doctor it’s difficult to take some of their advice too seriously, especially when it concerns Keto and cholesterol. Keep up the great work Thomas!

[@chee60]

Crickets...lol 🤣

[@loumilano1414]

Every doctor in America needs to watch this video!!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

It would help lol

[@swcollector5921]

They won't because they need to prescribe medication to make money by keeping you sick.

[@colincharan-kumpula6424]

​@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring should be standard of care for heart disease prevention. All doctors should subscribe to Ivor Cummins!

[@misteratoz]

@@swcollector5921 kind of emblematic problem. Doctors don't make money off prescribing you medications.....seriously. They get paid based on other metrics.

[@susancs3387]

Dr ordered a panel on me & at the time I was zero calorie fasting on the eighth day. Of course he wanted me back on the statins. I told his nurse to pull his own copy of Guyton’s Medical Physiology off his shelf (every physician has one) & read about the numbers in the fasted state. Lost 70lbs, off a bunch of rx, no cpap, CAC score is 1, A1C is 5. Last bad food choice was a cookie at Christmas. Love your talks, with thanks & respect for all you do!

[@heleneserv1278]

Wow, lol, very well done for your knowledge and courage!

[@warriorsrule9350]

Could you please expand on what you mean by the "fasting-state" numbers? Do LDL numbers go up when fasting?

[@warriorsrule9350]

I think it does. Just googled it. But what does Guyton's book say? Could you post a quote?

[@susancs3387]

Warriors Rule I’m sure it was Ken D Berry who cited Guyton. I’m trying to locate it. This is a good start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHOXh2qIrpapeJo Basically if you are zero calorie fasting, you become a fat burner instead of burning the carbs you ingest. The fat on your body is the largest repository of cholesterol. You are breaking that down & it circulates in your blood at higher levels during prolonged fasts. It freaks out your Dr & their “standard of care” screams write for statins & “you could have a stroke or die” mode. I got the lecture & did the research & refused the rx. Check out Dr Ken D Berry (Lies my Dr Told me) & if you are feeling particularly geeky Ivor Cummins.

[@warriorsrule9350]

@@susancs3387 thx susan. Me too. Believe or not I was 28 and they still wanted to put me on Statins. But this fact shocked me to the point that it started my health revolution and complete junk food abstinence.

[@cvwatch]

Life saving video. I've been on keto for 2 years & my cholesterol has never looked better as far as my HDL and triglycerides occasionally my LDL goes up especially when I'm in more of a fat burning mode. I'm getting so tired of explaining it all to my doctor who always ignores my good numbers and focuses on prescribing me statins that I don't need & which I will NEVER take - I'm going to send her this link.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Great! Send it to her. Thanks for watching!

[@daveporter4667]

The doctor gets kickbacks from statins she prescribe. The establishment needs to milk $$$. The establishment has nothing to do with health. It is just a business with lots of laws and lobby behind big corp/$$$. $$$ dictatorship.

[@Total_Body_Fitness_USA]

Don't focus so much on cholesterol. Focus on cholesterol oxidation and inflammation! What do you think happens when you cook meat? It oxidizes the cholesterol/fats which in turn alters the function of HDL and LDL in your body making both more atherogenic! Ask your physician to check your inflammatory markers - Interleukin 6,10,17A, SMC- Endothelin, TNF-Alpha, Lp-PLAC2, and a full cholesterol panel called CardioIQ by Quest Diagnostics. Since you have been on KETO for 2 years I would be SHOCKED if your Lp-PLAC2 was not elevated. You can also do a carotid ultrasound checking CIMT. Yes, I am a functional medicine practitioner with nearly 30 years in the health and fitness industry with a specialty in disease prevention and reversal. I am also an exercise physiologist and now teach other professionals across America on this very topic. Good luck!

[@cvwatch]

@@Total_Body_Fitness_USA Thank you for the detailed info. I did have the chol density test previously with good numbers, the next time, will check the other markers you have suggested. My BP is low and my HR recovery is very fast after HIIT. I've had acarotid screenings in the past 2 yrs each with an excellent report. I've been a low carb, no sugar/flour advocate for the past 30 yrs, but the keto lifestyle has greatly improved my chol numbers and definitely reduced inflammation. God Bless.

[@Total_Body_Fitness_USA]

@@cvwatch That's good to hear. Checking interleukin inflammatory markers along with Lp-PLAC2 will assure there is no endothelial inflammation. As I tell all my clients. Do what works for you. In any case, keep in mind that cooking of any meats causes cholesterol/fat oxidation and after ingestion they cause alteration of HDL and LDL, not to mention they are highly carcinogenic. Take 12mg of Astaxanthin 3-4 times per week and eating a lot of greens helps counteract the negative effects.

[@sharleenparrino2297]

Thank you Thomas! My doctor is sending me to a cardiologist for high LDL! Now I’m equipped with the knowledge I need! Been on Keto 3 years and carnivore 3 months an feel amazing at 61 years old! Lost 35 lbs and leaner with more muscle mass than in my twenties! No medication and eat clean! We must be our own best doctor! Two of my sons are doctors an on board due to my push for burning on fat fuel! They get little nutritional studies in med school which is a head scratcher!!! Many doctors are lazy an in bed with the pharmaceutical industry! No money for them if we’re healthy! They forgot their Hippocratic Oath! Be well!🌹

[@Christinesobsevations]

@sharleenparrino I am on the same path . I’m heading back for a re test on Monday as my LDL is at 303. All of my other numbers are excellent . I am a new carnivore. She is very concerned and wants me on a statin .

[@chrisstone7368]

@@Christinesobsevations Me too! My LDL just came back @ 251. I have been on clean KETO for 8 months and I feel GREAT!! Steaks, salads, greens, cauliflower, nuts, bone broths, Olive oils, coconuts, coconut oil, MCT oils, naturally raised cow butter. I have lost the 20lbs needed, have energy for days, and pop out of bed in the morning. I have a Coronary calcification scan scheduling appointment tomorrow, and just put in for a Lipid panel with Fractionation. Thanks Thomas, and good luck to everyone! I can't wait to see the results of my tests!

[@RR-fb3xd]

Good luck. trying to to have a discussion with a doctor about information they may not no is like trying to convince a woman shes wrong

[@pucie_boi]

@@Christinesobsevations Whatever happened? I am currently at LDL 303

[@Christinesobsevations]

@@pucie_boi idk … my LDL is 303 . Haven’t re tested yet !

[@bassmaster1953]

Off most sugar AND off my meds. Feeling great!!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Great job! Keep it up!

[@sanketpatel5396]

i m a doctor from india and i m on ketogenic diet for 50 days now. my LDL also came pretty higher, i am going to research the cause and effect of the same and Thomas this video is really helpful. thank you

[@TorrianScott]

Any update on the findings Dr.?

[@tvrath]

What a coincidence! My doctor called to me today and told me that my cholesterol is very high (because of keto) and then Thomas uploaded this video! About same time :'D

[@madguitaristz]

tonyvandamn I just got my test results yesterday and I saw this video today and wondered if Thomas knew!

[@loumilano1414]

Every doctor in America needs to be educated by this video by their patients!!! Its time for keto to be accepted worldwide for good health!!!

[@AJ-rw7ek]

How many actual RCT, peer reviewed papers in favor of your claim. All Rodents studies. That's what keto is. And a bunch of ANECDOTAL SCIENCE

[@milena3610]

Hi everyone. I want to say that about two years ago I was having a total hard time to loose weight due to my age (51) I was having horrible hot flashes that wouldn’t go away with nothing, not even medical pills and feeling terrible like going down hill even thought I was eating healthy and exercising 4times a week but I knew something was wrong. One day I came upon one of Thomas video and started keto and to my amazing Thomas, I started feeling soo much better and have loss 15lbs and have no more hot flashes now. I look so amazing that I don’t look my age and I’m 53) I say begin in a fasting stage and keto has been my life saver and yes my doctor say my cholesterol is high but I’m not worried Last visit he asked me are you taking your satin and I told him no in he’s face and he said well what your doing that it has gone down 15points and I said I detox my liver once a month and still doing my keto with fasting. He said ok you looking good keep it up.

[@titus310always3]

Sugar is the other white powder.

[@LM-ed1op]

*lose 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@red57dryad]

Today had Healthy Heart screen, TC:288 LDL:216.. MY CAC CT SCAN SCORE - 9.5. That's right nine point five, male mid 60s.. all this cholesterol fear mogering is almost criminal. .no...no .. it is criminal! !! I'm very lean, work out regularly building muscle, 6 foot 212lbs, 34 inch waist. Keto 3 years.

[@HectorMartinez-gy8kp]

Any cardiac events?

[@mamaci910]

I’m getting my specialized fractionated labs done Tuesday. My doctor is using me as a guinea pig before making judgement on the diet and maybe trying it for herself lol. She even told me if insurance doesn’t cover it she will reimburse me. She is a skeptic but an open minded one.

[@msmreviews8408]

What a good rare doctor. Is it in the States? They all get trips and bonuses for prescribing more meds!

[@colincharan-kumpula6424]

Why not just get a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, This should be standard of care for heart disease prevention. Check out Ivor Cummins!

[@mamaci910]

Colin Charan-Kumpula I’m 39 and relatively healthy. I am only in the early stages of metabolic syndrome and don’t feel the need for exposure to radiation for something that is more curiosity and research based for her to be a better doctor for other patients who mention wanting to do keto. I’m exposed to enough radiation working as a nurse in the ICU and all the xrays done around me there. If I can’t reverse this metabolic syndrome and it gets worse I would look into the test. My goal is repairing and protecting my future health.

[@maruz3729]

MSM reviews that’s illegal in the US but that’s common in 3rd world or other countries.

[@karenkrolik7592]

@@maruz3729 what were the results of this? Thank you.

[@brandnueweightloss]

The thought process on this is definitely changing in the medical community. Total cholesterol used to be the scary number. At least we are now focusing more on cholesterol ratio which is actually useful as an overall health measure.

[@IT_Farhan]

Dr. Matthew Nuesse D.C. CME Ratio is better at least but still bunk of course since LDL is automatically treated as bad. Think it might take another 5 years for practitioners to come up to speed with the new research.

[@DyceFreak]

Wiser patients make wiser doctors. Asking for the fractionation test is a great idea! It causes the doctor to actually think about things before prescribing stantins.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Yes, education is important!

[@Callie88Lilly]

I feel this video was made for me!! My doctor is a very petite woman, like 100lbs. I was 198 down to 165 when I saw her last and she hated everything I said I was doing just because my LDL was a little higher than normal. She didn't like intermittent fasting, NOTHING! She told me I didn't need to loose any more weight too. I am 5'3 and still considered overweight and she was just like your fine. It was like how is this 100lb woman fine with me being overweight still??? I would still like to loose another 15lbs. I am very thankful for this video.

[@elizabethnel6613]

Find a new doctor

[@rodneyleonard8453]

Im not worried about LDL anymore and I refused to take man made chemicals to alter these numbers which in turn will wreak havoc in other ways in the body, 100 years ago there was no such thing as chronic heart disease and definitely no such thing as statins. Just eat the way God meant for you eat, get rest, and keep stressors to a minimum and the rest will take care of itself...My TC is 390 with high LDL high HDL and Trigs at 100....Im 6,1 177 29" waist 5 % bodyfat and my doctor looks at me if im a sick man

[@thedegmeister2437]

Expect to pay higher life insurance premiums when they see your overall high cholesterol number. They don't get the relationship between LDL...HDL...and Triglycerats. Very frustrating!!

[@Marx1963]

My LDL shot up from 96 to 279 after 6 months on keto. After repeat lipid test and going in circles my doctor he finally ordered a fractionation/particle test at my reques. Awaiting results as we speak !

[@cater4anytink45]

Let us know what happens

[@Marx1963]

cater4anytink I will , I have no other markers so hopefully the results are what I expect .

[@Marx1963]

11/12 test results coming

[@jgreen3602]

@@Marx1963 folllowing

[@vocalmommy2004]

Following

[@jillianzeisloft7856]

I must be one of the lucky ones, my doctor LOVES keto! 😁

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

It’s nice when others can understand your excitement right

[@oceanicblues2496]

You are very fortunate.. m from india mumbai and the mindset is terrrrrrrriiiibbbllle

[@enigmatistic8470]

You found a doctor that hates money. Ketogenic diets don't make rich doctors.

[@MysticKrabs]

Same with mine but shes still concerned with cholestrol and mine is only like 202. Shes like it shouldnt be over 200. But im not worried in the slightest

[@maggiekelly4055]

Especially if your HDL and other numbers are good. It’s about the whole picture. Ask your doc how much they know about fractionation and hyper-responders. Hopefully you don’t get a blank stare. 🤔 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@l_a5091]

My doc is up on the keto lifestyle. He said I get a pass for having slightly higher cholesterol.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Nice!

[@rangerdoc1029]

Lowered my inflammation markers & raised my cholesterol. That's a trade I'll take every time.

[@kimmicook1]

Getting a Dr that understands these things is so important! I have Kaiser now and just randomly picked a Dr. I really lucked out and got one who is fully supportive. About 10 years ago I had a dr put me on a statin that caused severe insomnia. So he changed me to a different one that caused severe muscle cramping. After that I refused to take any statins.

[@waynevarrelman9363]

Funny thing is decade's ago total cholesterol #s use to be 300 , they dropped it to 150 to 200 depending on what lab you went to .... they weren't making enough $$ on meds! Time for people to educate themselves on the lies perpetrated by the medical industry. This guy is well informed on the truth!👏

[@BeautifulGood713]

Yesss! Literally 3 days ago she’s telling me to get on statins. Thank you Thomas delauer right on time! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@laurieh6706]

Thank God you covered this! I literally just got my bloodwork back and for the first time, my cholesterol wasn't "stellar"-my LDL was elevated for the first time ever, and so were my triglycerides (not sure about that one, but it wasn't too bad she said). So I will cover this video with her the next time! My question is, how do we know if OUR particular body will be able to utilize the cholesterol the right way and with diverse particle distribution? I am nervous that my body may not react the same. Maybe you can cover this in another video, and what to do if the outcome is not favorable?

[@Ron-rk6iz]

You may forget about LDL all together, just do this: Divide your Triglycerides through your HDL number. The outcome of 2 is great if 6 and over you should investigate it further according the advise in the video. Just ask for an advanced Lipid profile / LDL-c less than 100 great between 100 an 129 acceptable / 130/160 borderline

[@jasonatwater1386]

Great video. Luckily my doc does keto and understood immediately when he looked at my bloods and tested my ketones. I’ve had trouble explaining this to friends who think it is black and white with lipids being raised negatively.

[@stevecooney7193]

THIS VIDEO IS FANTASTIC!! Finally some scientific info that really simply explains the process !! Thx Thomas keep them coming!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@Sweetdreamsatthebeach]

I just had my Lipoprotein NMR done 11 days ago (5/12/22). I have been following the keto diet for 3 years. I am 66, 125 Ibs. 5'7". Walk 5 miles a day and do free weights. In the past years of age 45-60 I was very athletic, now not as much now but only walking and free weights. On no scripts. My BF is 15. BMI: 19.15 Results came back as follows: Cholesterol: 312 (up from 2020 of 259) HDL-C: 100 HDL-P: 31.7 LDL size: 22.0 LDL-C: 207 mg/gl LDL-P: 1816 nmol/do LP-IR score:

[@MsWSMA]

I'm glad it's working for ya'll. I started keto Nov 2017 and in March 2018 I had a heart attack that killed 1/3 of my heart. Age 34. I was only trying to lose 15 pounds...I had a normal BMI. 4 weeks in ICU, 12 days on full life support, 1 week on the floor and 2 weeks in rehab. So what went wrong for me?

[@BeautifulGood713]

I don’t suppose you had the coronary artery calcium test before you started keto as a baseline?

[@rw717]

Are doing ok? Are your tests better??

[@tomdalton4016]

Not on keto but been shedding fat and my LDL went up wasn’t worried b4 this video now I really not worried ! Thanks again Thomas !!

[@jamesmichealemeryblack6818]

OMG!!! I literally just yesterday received an alert via my Patient portal, that my Cholesterol levels were too high and my doctor wants to speak with me...LOL I knew it was not a situation to be concerned about, because they are FAR too over cautious about Cholesterol levels... What I did not know was about these extra panels that can be done... Thank you Thomas... Been at this since 1994 and always Learning... That is what life is about, being open to Learning. As an addendum I am am super lean sprinter and Weight lifter for 30 plus years....

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You’re welcome James, it’s great that you educate yourself, and Thanks for watching!

[@AJ-rw7ek]

If something goes wrong with you, blame Thomas and not your doctor. I see, it's becoming a fashion to unnecessarily bash doctors by pseudo doctors on KZbin for misleading people. If you die of heart attack, Thomas should be held responsible.

[@StickShiftMuscle]

My calcium score is zero and I competed in body building shows doing very low carb diet. LDL was always 250-300 range. But low body fat. An individual who has a high carb diet, could have terrible blood sugars and bad insulin sensitivity causing tons of inflammation. High carb diets cause high blood sugars. Lower carb diets high fat cause a raise in overall Chloestrol. Whatever energy source you choose your body will show via blood work. I went high carbs and the LDL dropped but all the bad went up. Have high cholesterol is fine just don't have high inflammation. Turmeric and Fish oil omega 3s are the way to go.

[@rangerdoc1029]

Bingo. I got my hsCRP from 5.0 to under 1.0, but my cholesterol went from normal to a little high. I'll trade high cholesterol for low inflammation markers every time.

[@StickShiftMuscle]

@@rangerdoc1029 and at the end of the day we are in control of our health period. Many other variables can happen that make us 6 feet under. But I wont let my health be one of them

[@aaronjames994]

When I started keto my doctor asked if I'd be a Guinea pig and come back in 8 months for a full blood work with extra labs. Three months and I've lost almost 40lbs. Curious about my yearly employment physical that will come first.

[@sailingaeolus]

Best explanation I've ever heard. Outstanding.

[@elisabennett7381]

Thank you Thomas for all your help! I really needed this my doctor was freaking out so I'll have to ask her to do this. You have so inspired me in my keto journey! I decided to help too. I just started my own channel EZKeto! I started with my meatloaf. This is a lot harder than it looks! Any suggestions you could give me would be greatly appropriated. I have lost 64 pounds since I started in Feb. Without you my doctor would have convinced me quit. Thanks for all you do and all your help with my journey to a healthier life!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You’re welcome! Great job and thank you for watching!

[@vickyburton2434]

Can you tell me more about your site?

[@michaelrosenblatt5831]

Very timely video. I just got my lab results and they were the best I have had yet. I sent the results to my cardiologist and his RN wrote back that they will look to increase my statin since my LDL number was 62 and the new protocol states that it should be below 55. I wrote back stating that I had already stopped taking the statin and the results were due to LCHF diet. My follow up appointment next week should be very interesting.

[@GetOffTheLawn]

My doctor wrote a hand written note on my labs and mailed it to me. It said, "I HOPE YOU ARE NOT ON A KETOGENIC DIET!!" Lmao. I hadn't told him because I didn't want to debate during my annual check up. I'm moving to Las Vegas in a few months. Hopefully I can find a Keto friendly doctor there.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Lol that’s funny! Good luck finding one, these days they do exist. Thanks for watching!

[@VanillaGorilla880]

Wow! That's wild ! I'd be hunting for a new doctor for sure!

[@CarbageMan]

You can probably find one at dietdoctor.com.

[@NO-END]

@@CarbageMan thanks I found one hopefully she is better than my new doctor. My previous doctor retired.

[@davidpatrickgreen5319]

The problem with most people is actually relying on a doctor for their health. Doctors know almost nothing about the human body. Specialist know a little more but even what they do is almost complete guess work at all times and then add in the fact that they have to include all of this information from other subjects they know nothing about like nutrition and it's no wonder so many people die. Take responsibility for your health and don't rely on doctors and you will be much better off.

[@georgeyazbeck9157]

Thomas.. have you done the CT scan and how did you fare?

[@fokcuk]

Love your videos! Can you do one about "skinny fat" and keto?

[@mjdee31]

So thankful that your shirt is on.

[@BeautifulGood713]

😂😂😆

[@robertreynolds2924]

Valuable info to take to my doc, but as a 75 year old KETO male with HDL @93, I am reading that number(93) is dangerous(high); but not sure why!. Other lipid panel values: T.ch = 169, Triglycerides =32, VLDL =6, LDL (calc) =70, A1c = 4.9., resting h.r.= 48-52. Regardless, KETO to the end for me.

[@StickShiftMuscle]

When its our time its our time. Just know your levels are much better than the typical person at your age who eats like garbage. You most likely have low inflammation from your diet and you will be healthy til the end!

[@robertreynolds2924]

@@StickShiftMuscle Thnx for ur reply! I workout as time permits and eat healthy within the practical limits of my income. My cRP+ stays

[@viciniart]

My LDL went up 50 points over one year since I have been diagnosis with Celiac and went on a Gluten Free Diet. Have you seen any correlation between GFD and increased LDL?

[@BeautifulGood713]

Interesting question

[@sonalpatel8911]

MY ldl is 144 a1c 5 and i do fasting every day and i am also very active .CT angiogram was normal still my Doctor keep calling for every time my blood work results comes up but sometime inflammation also cause high ldl and plus hypo thyroid also cause high cholesterol

[@dawnsreviews7205]

Wish I would of known this 20 years ago while on keto..my doctor made me retest and challenged me. I ate oatmeal every day and cleared it, but I got my water weight back and had too many carbs back in my system after losing 60 lbs and going to the gym 6 days a week. They see LDL and freak out. Saving your video for those tests!! Thanks!

[@Meisterling]

Thank you so much for this video. I finally understand this whole cholesterol thing. It's hard to get good information if you don't know where to look.

[@willemvanriet7160]

Thank u for these truths. Been in keto for 7m. Just did blood tests and LDL very high but HDL is off the charts!

[@willemvanriet7160]

10y ago a dr would’ve put me on statins but I’m as lean and fit as I’ve ever been

[@margotaylor6157]

Thk you Thomas! Thank you God!!! The same happened to me this past week!!!

[@marcysmith2851]

Yep, just had blood work done and my doctor says I should see his nutritionist. How much you wanna bet she would tell me to go low fat. Not doing it. I can’t tell from my numbers, being a Canadian, whether they compare to anything posted here; but I’m not going to worry about it. Thank you Thomas.

[@kenycharles8600]

Thank you for putting the text and the link to the study in the description box.

[@ninjaviking4073]

THANK YOU. I'm doing strict keto and I had solid HDL and Triglyceride levels, but LDL was elevated and the doctor wanted to put me on a statin. I declined. Next time I go in I will requests those lab tests.

[@wildman0228]

YES! I just got my blood work...and was so excited. My HDL was great...my Triglycerides were low but yes the LDL was high. giving my an overall high. My ratio of overall to HDL was good to! Doc office called to offer drugs (I think they are probably mandated to do that) but I would love to have that LDL dense test. I wonder if Medicare covers?

[@joeknight8014]

Probably not but check with Medicare first.

[@nancyfasolino7607]

I like that he explains every I hate videos that just tell you specific facts and don’t explain why ? With studies ! I appreciate that he researches this stuff and explained in detail that’s how I really learn and understand why! So thank you for what you do!!

[@fearversusfreedom4556]

Great stuff! Dr. Russel Blaylock was teaching this 15 years ago. If you haven't read his books I highly recommend you do.

[@annettefowler4704]

Thank you, Thomas.

[@healthcoachpharmacist3336]

Love your videos! Very informative! Thank-you!

[@kindnesstoall]

Cholesterol Blood work done today. Blood seemed to flow a bit better this time vs thick the last time. Not sure if that has anything to do with doing KETO since September but have fingers crossed & hoping for the best!!! Will keep posted...

[@torc33]

Hey Thomas! Does the glycation process occur with artificial sweeteners as well? Thanks!

[@diegoveguillabarreto3246]

It might be a great idea to make a video debunking the theory of the mashed up corn and rice with sugar( Cheerios) claims to lower cholesterol.BTW great info!

[@pga176]

My cholesterol went up 100 points to 250 but my vlds result was in range plus I was expecting the increase thanks to Keto

[@StickShiftMuscle]

VLDL only goes up because of high triglycerides. That happens because of sugars! Glad your VLDL is good. Regular LDL carries more chloestrol. VLDL carries more Triglycerides. People with high Triglycerides tend to have high VLDL

[@belizeguy]

Always good answers to many people's questions! Thanks

[@perihelion7445]

I was at 9.1 for my cholesterol with 5.1 being the peak of what I ideally should be *so my Dr told me* He said my bad cholesterol was double what it should be and that my good cholesterol was bang on perfect and then he gave me a prescription for Satin drugs. That was 2 months ago, I've not taken them nor do I plan on doing so but I have trying to lower my cholesterol naturally. I am 45 years old.

[@Natchler]

check your triglyceride to hdl ratio, if it's below 0.8 (for mmol/mmol) or 1.7 (for mg/mg) you most likely have healthy cholesterol, see kzbin.info/www/bejne/eomue5SHmtmYe5I for reference

[@miraclesage8622]

My doctor knew about fasting and keto and told me my cholesterol probably wasn't a big problem, so he didn't see a need to get a fraxination test. It seems some doctors nowadays are very informed.

[@SMCARMONA]

All of this make me wonder: are the medical doctor ignorant about it (there’s a lot of research and data!) or just playing dumb to keep pharmaceuticals take money and health from us?

[@harrys391]

Yes.

[@latisharumba1763]

I think they are taught a specific way in med school and a lot of them are so busy with the emr and keeping insurance companies happy that they dont always have time to do proper research

[@AJ-rw7ek]

Because there is no peer reviewed RCT in favor of what Mr.Thomas is talking about. Everyone has their own hypothesis. Unless RCT peer reviewed papers say otherwise, it's just a bunch of opinions.

[@peturadunga]

Does Thomas still stand by this message?

[@jessicamordacz3811]

Thomas, What action/measures can we take if we DO have plaque buildup? Is Amiloids the same as Plaque? 🙏🇦🇺Au?

[@colincharan-kumpula6424]

Ivor Cummins talks a lot about this.

[@skp2073]

My small LDL-P is 1284 - high risk, but how can that be? I’m Keto I don’t eat sugar so where is the glycation coming from? BTW, HDL is high and Triglycerides low....glucose low. CIMT scan shows absolutely no blockage...

[@BeautifulGood713]

This is a great question for the Dr Stephen Phinney (Virta Health) channel

[@tyhasley73]

Hey Thomas, you've done the vegan, and carnivore versions of keto. I was hoping you would consider doing a pescatarian version. Thank you! As always, love your movement! 👌🏾👍🏾✌🏾

[@artcoin9699]

Amazing information I’ve been searching for since I started KETO over 1 year ago. Leanest I’ve been since my high school years!! Thanks again for the great insight!!

[@elkabong5547]

Understanding doctors is simple. There are commonalities in any advice driven industry. I'm thinking of a famous money manager who once said about his industry "Never be wrong alone." If a money manager subscribes to "conventional wisdom", and their premise goes wrong, they can say "Well, we didn't see that coming". The outlier that is wrong gets fired. This is how they protect their jobs.

[@grushpea5365]

Awesome vid, i love hearing about keto and the benefits but are there situations where you wouldn't advise someone go on keto? Rare conditions or something like that?

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Grushpea if you can’t breakdown fat then it’s a little risky. Need to make sure your body can actually break down the fats.

[@jotandtittle4525]

Thanks so much for this video, my numbers are off the charts. Will definitely be talking to my dr on Monday.

[@Connie-sh3kf]

You explain things perfectly, the technical with the layman’s. When I tell people what I learned, I like to be able to tell them the scientific way. Then the simple way. Keep up the good work.👍

[@melissagrullon7257]

Thomas you're amazing, I love your videos. I can't tell you how thankful I am for this video! I just got blood work results 2 weeks ago and my A1C has never been better but my LDL and total cholesterol went up & out of reference range. It wasn't enough for my doctor to be worried but it has me scared. I'm going to ask my doctor to order the lipid panel with fractionation to really see what's going on. Thank you again!!!

[@SilverSixpence888]

My dr said a calcium scan can only tell you how much old calcified plaque you have. You may have non calcified plaque which won't be detected.

[@rangerdoc1029]

A CIMT scan then.

[@SilverSixpence888]

@@rangerdoc1029 Yes you would need both.

[@jenniferjackson8281]

Love this video, cleared so much up for me

[@natiflores7330]

I soooo needed to hear this information. I’ve been doing keto cycle almost two months. Had my bio markers recently and my LDL and Cholesterol levels were elevated. Yet my glucose was on point! This made me nervous and almost caused me to quit keto. My doctor emailed me with recommendations to eat a low fat diet or medications may be needed. I’m sticking with a keto lifestyle. Next time I will request the fractionalization test. Where can I read the articles mentioned to further my research? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

Go to the KZbin channel of Ford Brewer MD for great information!

[@Mahana60]

I have been borderline diabetic for over 10 years while at the same time My cholesterol has always been very low. I have also lost weight at times with no change in my glucose numbers. I have been intermittent fasting for about 6 months and have lost about 25 pounds. I recently had my blood work done and my fasting glucose level was 79. My LDL was elevated quite a bit. Good thing was that my doctor said, keep doing what you are doing, we will just keep an eye on it. This info on other testing is helpful and I will suggest that when we do my follow up blood work in 6 months.

[@trampref]

Thanks, Thomas.

[@tomdalton4016]

Keep dropping those studies on us Thomas!

[@smclarehart]

Like, how high? My LDL went up 300 pts! I'm not overweight, my other numbers are great, but wow, that's such a huge difference. Since the last time I had my lipids checked, I quit smoking (6 months) and started Keto/Carnivore.

[@justinatheodora]

Yes, but please answer whether you CAN REVERSE your small density LDL with KETO and IF???

[@lulustoovintage4710]

I appreciate this because I’m going to my new MD at the end of the month and I’m quite curious what my levels are going to show so this helps for me to know what to ask her💫

[@boat02]

Thank you Thomas, right on time with this upload! Mom asked me to help adjust her keto plan after she was advised to lower cholesterol after recent appointments.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Awesome! You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@debrakeeler4564]

I am 64, been Keto for 10 months, lost 85 lbs, off arthritis med and 4 others. Heart disease runs in my family and I am still being treated for hypertension, but when my blood test said high cholesterol I asked my primary if I should have a CAC. He looked at me funny and said" I don't think you need one. Why do you think this is? Too expensive? They have the machine and software.

[@BeautifulGood713]

I’m thinking of going to get one done on my own because my doc isn’t for keto. Why should I ask her to help me have a test to reinforce my pursuit of a way of eating she doesn’t approve of? The place I found (JohnsHopkins) said insurance doesn’t pay for it and the cost is only $75. Why not? 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@dalevalentine2264]

On fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@scottbaker5383]

I Just Got my blood work back I have high LDL Cholesterol, been KETO for two years Doc says maintain a low cholesterol diet

[@rangerdoc1029]

Doc is wrong

[@duanem.174]

Awesome vid. I trust this guy on KZbin! 👍🙏

[@2bbossfree]

ask your doctor for (1) a lipid panel with fractionation to determine if you have high levels of sdLDL and/or (2) for a coronary calcium CT scan (known as a CAC test) or a carotid intima-media thickness CT scan (CIMT test) as functional test to look at whether you have plaques forming. Easier said than done. I thought you had a video somewhere about when in your fast is best to get the lipid test. I do OMAD and have fasted up to 72 hours. When would be best time to have a lipid test so that my doc doesn't' have a heart attack

[@suethompson2969]

Thank you for this! My doctor wants me to take a statin, because my LDL was 180.

[@HerrFinsternis]

This is a bit of a different explanation then one I heard before from one of the keto you tube doctors. That video talked about the different "types" of ldl, but what I remember is that the big floaty ones are standard trafficking between cells, whereas the small dense ones come into play when your body needs to patch something up (like inflammation in the arteries caused by sugar). What better plaster then the building blocks of your cells right? In this explanations small ldl has a purpose, assigned to it by your body. I allways liked this theory. The explanation given in this video right makes it sound like the densing proces happens to ldl directly because of the sugar, not because of any plans your body has. Wondering what's more precise 🤔

[@julieadams1654]

I have been on keto for 3.5yrs. I am 54. My tcl 311. Trigl 51. Hdl 83. I have lost 40pounds and have maintained my weight. I had my sdldl checked and they came back at 43. My dr wants to start me on zetia to prevent the reabs3of my ldl. I have an increase in betasistosterol and that is why i absorb ldl in my intestines. I dont like taking meds. What can i do to lower my absorption of ldl. I work out 5days a week and intermittent fast 3 days a week. Btw love your info

[@peterkizer6163]

Fabulous to see you're linking to Ivor Cummins

[@meekrodriguez6438]

Excellent videos

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thanks!

[@StringShredder05]

I tried explaining keto diet to my doctor. The only words he heard was "high fat" and wrote a prescription for a statin. I took it and trashed it when I got home.

[@hollybromley47]

I had blood work recently and all of my inflammatory markers were in excellent range. What was totally out of whack (and this is before I switched from plant-based with very little processed food or refined carbs to a LCHF diet ) was my LDL-P and small LDL-P. The particle LDL was nearly 1800 putting me far into the "high risk" range, but the small LDL-P was barely out of the range of what's considered optimal. I know that looking at particle numbers is new thing, but I'm not sure what it means. Does one indicate the oxidized lipoprotien that you were referencing? The good news is that I have a doctor that understands the value of a healthy diet and wasn't jumping on the pharmaceutical bandwagon. He felt that much of it was driven by genetics since I have strong risk factors for heart disease and Alzheimer's, which is why he advised a low carb diet. I'd love to know more about why they are looking at LDL particle numbers, what the health implications are.

[@lindabell6954]

Holly Bromley if you are concerned about heart health, learn about oxalates. Sally K Norton. Not many doctors are educated about oxalates. Eating a low oxalate diet is not difficult. Plenty of variety and protective for health.

[@grandidea2085]

My calcium test said I had 237 in my LAD artery but virtually none in others…is there anything I can do about getting rid of calcium?

[@metal0n0v]

i should really do this Feldman's protocol i've been eyeing from few months just to see the faces of the doctors and snap a photo or something when they see my results

[@ahmed223pin]

My total cholesterol is 259 My hdl is 42 My ldl is 169 Vldl 48 Triglycerides 346 Age 33 height 5'7 very active no history of heart disease currently on weight loss diet . Is it normal cholesterol levels? My doctor prescribed statins ? What should i do?

[@stayfit4life]

does four stigmatic lions mane mushroom coffee Break A Fast??? ... or should it be used during the feeding window