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Study Challenges Cholesterol Myths Linked to Ketogenic Diet

4/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study by the Lundquist Institute reveals that high cholesterol levels from a ketogenic diet may not signal heart disease risk. Analyzing 100 participants, researchers advocate for alternative tests to evaluate metabolic health, challenging long-held beliefs about cholesterol. These pivotal findings were shared on April 7 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Advances.

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A groundbreaking study by the Lundquist Institute reveals that high cholesterol levels from a ketogenic diet may not signal heart disease risk. Analyzing 100 participants, researchers advocate for alternative tests to evaluate metabolic health, challenging long-held beliefs about cholesterol. These pivotal findings were shared on April 7 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Advances.