10 Benefits of a Keto Diet
Benefit #5: Increased Levels of Good HDL Cholesterol
There are many different types of lipoproteins in the body. The two most common ones are HDL (high density lipoprotein) and LDL (Low density lipoprotein). HDL oversees picking up triglycerides and returning them to the liver. In contrast, LDL picks up triglycerides from the liver to the body. Too much LDL can lead to the hardening of arteries. Which can lead to heart disease.
One of the best ways to increase “good” HDL levels is to eat fat—and low-carb diets include a lot of fat. Therefore, it is unsurprising that HDL levels increase dramatically on healthy, low-carb diets, while they tend to increase only moderately or even decline on a low-fat diet.
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