High LDL Cholesterol on Ketogenic Diet

On the ketogenic diet, high LDL cholesterol levels can occur due to residual cholesterol stored in fat cells. As triglycerides are used as fuel during keto and intermittent fasting, the liver may need purified bile salts to aid in processing. If triglyceride levels remain high, it could indicate liver damage or gallbladder congestion, necessitating gallbladder support. As the fat cell shrinks, cholesterol is gradually released, which cannot be used as fuel and requires bile for breakdown. Proper diet and bile support can prevent cholesterol stone formation.