Diet Doctor Podcast #109:
A new study of elevated LDL on keto
Dave Feldman released preliminary data from a lean mass hyper-responder study that investigates elevated LDL while on a keto diet. He presented the baseline data at the Symposium for Metabolic Health in San Diego, and the reaction was notable — both supportive and critical.
In this episode, I explore the significance of the preliminary results with Dave and principal investigator Matthew Budoff, MD. While it’s exciting to learn about the preliminary data, we have to be careful how we interpret it. Sometimes, readers over-interpret study results — beyond what the researchers feel is warranted. This may be one of those cases..
The results of the study have the potential to change how we view elevated LDL cholesterol. But for now, we have to be patient for the end results and cautiously take away the lessons we can from the preliminary data.
About the video
Virtual podcast recorded in July 2022, published in October 2022.
Host: Dr. Bret Scher
Producer: Hari Dewang
Table of contents
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Dave Feldman
03:11 The preliminary data from the new LMHR study
10:31 The plaque burden data from the study vs similar cohort
18:51 The current take home from the study
26:07 Could the low LDL findings from the study transcend to cases with higher LDL number?
32:17 The public reaction of the study
36:45 Matthew Budoff, MD
37:38 Any hesitation about the study?
46:57 Dr. Budoff and the ketogenic diet
49:42 Responding to criticism about the length of the study
54:34 Conclusion
In this episode, I explore the significance of the preliminary results with Dave and principal investigator Matthew Budoff, MD. While it’s exciting to learn about the preliminary data, we have to be careful how we interpret it. Sometimes, readers over-interpret study results — beyond what the researchers feel is warranted. This may be one of those cases..
The results of the study have the potential to change how we view elevated LDL cholesterol. But for now, we have to be patient for the end results and cautiously take away the lessons we can from the preliminary data.
About the video
Virtual podcast recorded in July 2022, published in October 2022.
Host: Dr. Bret Scher
Producer: Hari Dewang
