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Is Following The Keto Diet Safe While Suffering From High Cholesterol?

I m 50yrs Samoan male with high cholesterol 3 stents and taking cholesterol med twice daily. 6 3 327lbs. I m starting the Keto diet. Will my cadiologist advise me against it? Doing it anyways though. Just did full panel.will compare to my 3moa next panel
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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You can follow ketogenic diet. Ketogenic diet help reduce weight, reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. There is no contraindication for you to take keto diet.

Hope this answers your questions
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Is Following The Keto Diet Safe While Suffering From High Cholesterol?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM You can follow ketogenic diet. Ketogenic diet help reduce weight, reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. There is no contraindication for you to take keto diet. Hope this answers your questions Please let me know if you need further clarifications Regards Dr.Lekshmi