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#255 - Why you might be a lean mass hyper-responder if you go keto but have high cholesterol | Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino

May 31, 2024
Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the lean mass hyper-responder phenotype, Oreo vs statin study, role of exercise, alarming LDL levels, gym hypothesis, and the need for further research on ketogenic diets and cholesterol impact on health.
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ANECDOTE

Dave Feldman's Cholesterol Journey

  • Dave Feldman's LDL cholesterol skyrocketed after a low-carb diet.
  • This led him to research the phenomenon, later termed "lean mass hyper-responder."
ANECDOTE

Nick Norwitz's Keto Journey

  • Nick Norwitz developed inflammatory bowel disease and found relief with a ketogenic diet.
  • However, his LDL cholesterol increased drastically, leading him to research lean mass hyper-responders.
INSIGHT

Lean Mass Hyper-Responder Triad

  • Lean mass hyper-responders (LMHR) experience high LDL, high HDL, and low triglycerides after adopting low-carb diets.
  • This triad is unique and differs from typical high LDL presentations.
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