Youtube Account: Dr Tony Hampton

Low Carb Helped You… But Your Cholesterol Went Up. Now What?

Low Carb Helped You… But Your Cholesterol Went Up. Now What? Low carb helped your blood sugar, digestion, or how you feel—but then your cholesterol went up. Does that mean you need to stop? In this video, I explain why LDL cholesterol and ApoB can tell different stories, what small versus large LDL particles mean, and how to think through a mixed response to your diet. We examine the new CARBFUNC study—including its substantial dropout rate—and explore randomized research on Mediterranean, vegetarian low-carb, and lower-saturated-fat low-carb approaches. I also share why my own history of plant-based eating and irritable bowel symptoms shapes this conversation. You’ll learn: • The difference between cholesterol cargo and particle number. • Why larger LDL particles aren’t automatically …