Hi there! My name is Justin,
I’ve noticed a lot of discussions around high cholesterol levels, but I’m still a bit unsure whether my latest blood work results are something to be concerned about.
I’m 34 years old and have been following a low-carb/keto diet for about 10 years. My blood work has generally been fine, with cholesterol a little on the higher side, which I’ve assumed is normal given my diet. In January, I switched to a carnivore diet to help break a weight-loss plateau. I’m also quite active, weightlifting 2-3 times a week and aiming for 10-15k steps a day. My weightless journey is finally going well! around 10 kilo in 3 months and I'm almost at my ideal body weight.
My most recent blood work (from around 2023) while on keto was generally okay. I’ll share those results here, but I’m more concerned about my new blood work after three months on carnivore:
(mmo per liter)
Glucose 5.3
Cholesterol 5.5
LDL 3.5
HDL 1.4
Triglyceride 1.2
recent result:
Glucose 4.6
Cholesterol 10.9
LDL 8,2
HDL 1.3
Triglyceride 1.8
The LDL even felt outside the chart they provided with the test results (goes to 8)
I primarily eat eggs, grass-fed butter, -beef, -steaks, and bacon. I’m starting to feel concerned about these results, especially since I’ve come across conflicting information on the subject. If anyone has any insights and would be willing to take a look at my results, I would really appreciate it!
