A lean mass hyper-responder is someone with high LDL and HDL cholesterol and low triglycerides. They are often lean and healthy people who present with strange and alarming lipid numbers after going on the ketogenic diet. Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the LMHR phenotype, whether it’s a concern, whether it’s rare, the Oreo vs statin study, how exercise levels might play a role, and why more research is needed.

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🎙 What Dave Feldman, Nick Norwitz, PhD, & Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, discuss:

(4:29) — What is the lean mass hyper-responder phenotype?

(8:32) — Often the LMHR phenotype gets noticed when someone goes low carb

(19:02) — The Oreo cookie study garnered attention for the LMHR phenotype

(25:32) — Understanding the mechanisms of the LMHR

(40:04) — Exercise levels likely play a role in LMHR

(51:26) — The alarming LDL levels in LMHR prompted research

(59:25) — The “gym hypothesis” will be important for further research

(1:10:48) — An open and respectful dialogue is needed on the topic

(1:33:47) — The importance of additional research

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Watch the conversation: ⁠https://youtu.be/ItNGrGNvESY

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