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Study Sparks Debate on Keto Diet and Cholesterol

6/5/2025

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A recent study in JACC: Advances has ignited a heated discussion about the ketogenic diet's effects on cholesterol. Supporters claim it disrupts the traditional view linking LDL cholesterol to heart disease, while skeptics raise concerns about the study's credibility. The research tracked 100 healthy individuals on a keto diet for a year, focusing on plaque levels.

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A recent study in JACC: Advances has ignited a heated discussion about the ketogenic diet's effects on cholesterol. Supporters claim it disrupts the traditional view linking LDL cholesterol to heart disease, while skeptics raise concerns about the study's credibility. The research tracked 100 healthy individuals on a keto diet for a year, focusing on plaque levels.