Food & Nutrition

Keto Diet and Cholesterol: Does It Help or Hurt?

Safety Measures

Though a keto diet has proven helpful in many cases, in other cases the effect may be deleterious. Eating low carb foods makes the liver produce fewer amounts of triglycerides which may raise HDL levels. However, LDL levels are increased in some people when they engage a keto diet. A keto diet would appear to do more harm to such people. In cases of lipemia due to fat accumulation in the blood, a keto diet should not be followed due to its potentially harmful effects. A low-fat diet is preferable to avoid inflammation of the pancreas. Experts advise seeking medical supervision while you follow a keto diet to ensure safety and continued monitoring of cholesterol changes in the body. [4]