Dietary Fat and Cardiovascular Disease
One particular concern that the medical community has about LC/ketogenic diets is the potential impact this might have on CV risk. Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith gave a presentation at a previous Low Carb Down Under (LCDU) conference titled 'Cholesterol and the Low Carbohydrate/Ketogenic Lifestyle'. In this presentation, Laureen makes two important points that are reassuring in terms of LCWF changes and its impacts on cardiovascular disease:
Laureen explains the mechanisms by which LCWF changes have a positive impact on cholesterol profile to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Laureen discusses a large study (The Women’s Health Initiative), putting cholesterol in perspective vs other risk factors for CVD. The study outcome highlights the importance of the role of carbohydrates in increasing cardiovascular risk vs cholesterol.
