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576: Your Doctor Is Wrong About Cholesterol & Heart Disease! | Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

The Ultimate Health Podcast

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The Relationship Between Keto Diets, LDL Levels, and Artery Plaque

This chapter explores the misconception that keto diets lead to higher LDL levels by explaining that the liver doesn't need LDL when there is no fat to eliminate. They also discuss a study showing no difference in plaque calcium score between individuals with high and normal LDL levels, challenging the belief that higher LDL levels contribute to artery wall thickening.

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