Will Low Carb Diet Lower Cholesterol?

One of the stated health benefits of a low carbohydrate diet is that it lowers blood cholesterol. The results of the study reported here counter this potential benefit. The study found that although a low carbohydrate diet resulted in lower cholesterol levels, it lowered both the good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol.

Can low carb diet cause high cholesterol?

Bottom Line: A subset of individuals do experience increased cholesterol on a low-carb diet, especially if it is ketogenic and ultra high fat. This includes elevated LDL, Non-HDL and important markers like LDL particle number.

Should I avoid carbs if I have high cholesterol?

Individuals with a family history of high cholesterol in the blood—familial hypercholesterolemia—have always been advised to minimise their consumption of saturated fats to lower cholesterol and reduce their risks of heart disease.