Thinking of starting low carb, any tips?

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  • markswife1992
    markswife1992 Posts: 262 Member
    Psychgrrl wrote: »
    markswife1992 wrote: »

    my dr has me on a low carb diet for health benefits. fat doesn't cause high cholesterol, carbs do.
    so for weight loss, you're right, no difference, but from a health stand-point, low-carb is good for high cholesterol patients.

    If your doctor told you carbs cause high cholesterol, you need to report them to the medical board immediately. They're either grossly misinformed, have no idea what cholesterol is or is lying to you to keep you from eating carbs. None of which makes a good doctor.

    well i believe him based on my own research. you need to get facts before you tell me to report my dr to the board.
  • markswife1992
    markswife1992 Posts: 262 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
    Psychgrrl wrote: »
    markswife1992 wrote: »

    my dr has me on a low carb diet for health benefits. fat doesn't cause high cholesterol, carbs do.
    so for weight loss, you're right, no difference, but from a health stand-point, low-carb is good for high cholesterol patients.

    If your doctor told you carbs cause high cholesterol, you need to report them to the medical board immediately. They're either grossly misinformed, have no idea what cholesterol is or is lying to you to keep you from eating carbs. None of which makes a good doctor.

    It's actually a pretty common belief, even among medical professionals. Particularly for heavily refined carbohydrates. I know an endocrinologist who would say this, firmly.

    There are studies that support this notion.

    I leave you to do what you believe, but, it's not an "out there" sue worthy idea.

    OP: whatever you decide, choose something you can live happily with, and do your research. Best of luck.
    It MAY raise triglycerides, but that's if you're not burning them off.


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    my triglycerides and cholesterol were through the roof, almost triple what they should be, due to a medication. the low-carb diet has reduced both.
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