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[qpp]

Hello,

 

Tried ketogenic diet, out of interest, for ~1 month (measured by blood ketones). Started out at <10% body fat with excellent lipid panel (high HDL, low HDL & apo B). After month of keto, my HDL decreased, LDL doubled and apo B went to shit. Keto is not for me.

 

I'm returning to moderate carbs (low GI carbs, lots of protein). I am looking for supplements to quickly normalize my lipid values. Going to use: beta-glucans (barley & yeast extracted), red wine. What other stuff would you recommend?

[mikeinnaples]

Genetics, gotta love it.

 

Out of curiosity, what were you using for your fats? I presume you were also fully in keto, staying there, and not eating too much protein?

[qpp]

Out of curiosity, what were you using for your fats? I presume you were also fully in keto, staying there, and not eating too much protein?

 

Saturated fats - butter, coconut oil, egg yolk. Some cheese. Polyunsaturated fats from nuts & avocados. Fully in keto all the time (measured blood ketones), so protein consumption was fine.
 

[mikeinnaples]

If you give it another go in the future drop the coconut oil and butter completely. The coconut oil alone will wreck your lipid profile.

[ImmortalSpace]

That's odd. A lot of Amazonian tribes are generally practicing ketosis, and they seem in perfect health. I think your case is unique.