LDL is not just one thing. There's actually different types of particles that make up that total LDL number. And some of the important ones we talk about are small density LDL and large density LDL with large density LDL being likely safer and less promoting of cardiovascular disease. So you want those fluffy big particles, basically. But what we know is that a low sugar diet and a low carbohydrate diet will bring that small density LDL down.
Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/198-casey-means