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New research suggests that genetics play a role in how low-carb diets affect cholesterol levels. Scientists analyzed data from over 600 adults and found that people with certain genetic traits may be more likely to experience an increase in LDL cholesterol when consuming saturated fat.
Low-carb diets have become very popular, but they don't work the same way for everyone. Some people see little change in their cholesterol levels, while others experience a big increase. Scientists wanted to know why this happens. They looked at data from over 600 adults who followed either a healthy low-carb diet or a healthy low-fat diet for one year.
The researchers found that genetics may help explain why some people's cholesterol levels go up when they eat fewer carbs. They discovered that saturated fat, which is often higher in low-carb diets, can interact with a person's genetic makeup to raise LDL cholesterol. This is a major contributor to heart disease risk.
Alexa Barad, a scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine, said,
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New research suggests that genetics play a role in how low-carb diets affect cholesterol levels. Scientists analyzed data from over 600 adults and found that people with certain genetic traits may be more likely to experience an increase in LDL cholesterol when consuming saturated fat.
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