Higher cholesterol at 7 months Carnivore

[mdunavant]

I just went to the Dr and had my blood work done. Many numbers were good including glucose which was way down. Triglycerides were also much better.  HDL was better but LDL and overall cholesterol was way up. 

Any advice to get these numbers down? 

I have seen many benefits since starting. I've lost almost 90 pounds. My BP is now down and under control. Sleep apnea is MUCH better. Ankle swelling is much better, almost nonexistent. I have more energy and my head is clearer. 

Having more energy now, I want to. Start working out again, mostly cardio. I figure this cardio may help get my cholesterol down. 

[Scott F.]

I'm close to 7 months. I have lost 79lbs as of this morning. I have an autoimmune issue and I get my blood checked more often. I have never had blood pressure issues and my glucose never got out of the mid-90's and fasting was less than 90. I'm 2:1 on my cholesterol. It is not great but not all that alarming.

My cholesterol moved up a little and I was thinking it would drop with the weight loss at the time, maybe 30-40lbs at the time. I started reading (some great comments on here as well). You are now fat adaptive and using fat or energy. In layman's terms instead of the fat laying around in stores it is up and moving. That same fat carries cholesterol so it is more showing in your bloodwork. 

I have a doctor who is becoming a big fan of carnivore. She said in her limited experience shoe would suggest that it will take a lot more time (at the time three to four months in) than 4-6 months to make huge changes in numbers. I have a blood test this upcoming week so I will see the difference between 3 months and 7 months. Then again in March. I will be able to actually 'trend' the bloodwork.

Best of luck as you continue.

Scott

[Geezy]

Why do you want your cholesterol to go down? It’s only natural that your cholesterol would go up when you are eating a diet in which all of your energy comes from fat and  LDL is not a cholesterol but only a transporter of the fat. If I’m only using fat for energy I’d be worried if there wasn’t very much cholesterol running around veins. 
There is absolutely no science that shows that higher cholesterol is detrimental to our bodies. 
Without sufficient cholesterol you will die. All of the cells in your body are made up of cholesterol therefore cholesterol is vital for proper human function. 

80% of the cholesterol in your body is made by the body so you don’t need to eat it to have it. 

[Meathead]

Your brain is/uses 10% of the 80% made by your liver. 

Don't believe me or @Geezy I suggest you look into this.  Mortality rate goes up the older/with lower cholesterol levels than higher cholesterol levels same ages. 

Dr Chaffee,  Dr Cywes and Dr Barry will show you why cholesterol is important. 

[Orweller]

LDL is not causal in heart disease. There is no evidence that suggests a causal relation between LDL and arteriosclerosis and heart disease. The real question should be, why is my LDL high? Am I losing weight? Am I overconsuming carbs? Lack of exercise? Am I a smoker? Am I taking medications? Genetics? Thyroid issue? So many questions to ask oneself. 

Now to answer your question: Eat nothing but Oreo cookies for the next three days. (Do not attempt!) 

 

[Orweller]

On 12/6/2024 at 8:08 AM, mdunavant said:

I just went to the Dr and had my blood work done. Many numbers were good including glucose which was way down. Triglycerides were also much better.  HDL was better but LDL and overall cholesterol was way up. 

Any advice to get these numbers down? 

I have seen many benefits since starting. I've lost almost 90 pounds. My BP is now down and under control. Sleep apnea is MUCH better. Ankle swelling is much better, almost nonexistent. I have more energy and my head is clearer. 

Having more energy now, I want to. Start working out again, mostly cardio. I figure this cardio may help get my cholesterol down. 

Strength exercise (resistance training) can help lower cholesterol. It may also improve metabolism (much more than cardio). You create less reason why the LDL would be a bad thing for you.