The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

High LDL Cholesterol From a Keto Diet Isn't Dangerous? BOGUS Science | Dr. Roxie Becker

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Apr 24, 2025
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INSIGHT

Keto Raises Dangerous Artery Plaque

  • High LDL cholesterol from a keto diet leads to rapid soft plaque buildup in arteries.
  • This significantly increases the risk of heart attacks despite study claims to the contrary.
INSIGHT

Changing Outcomes Is A Red Flag

  • Changing a study's primary outcome after seeing results is a major scientific red flag.
  • This undermines credibility and transparency in research reporting.
INSIGHT

No Control Group Masks Risks

  • Keto dieters with high LDL showed four times more plaque growth than healthy people.
  • Lack of control group in the study hides these harmful effects.
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