Dr. Paul Mason - 'Blood tests on a ketogenic diet - what your cholesterol results mean' 

Yesterday I had an annual check up. I am 68, in very good health, train at least 4 times a week, and walk 10,000 steps every day minimum. I don't smoke and rarely drink. I'm 1.70 and weigh 70 kg. The report I received suggests I should lose weight by eating less calories and less fat. My blood pressure is 110/70. My pulse rate 50 bpm. The report has clearly just been based on my high total cholesterol and ignored the low triglyceride levels and HDL levels. The lack of knowledge about cholesterol in the medical profession is nothing short of pathetic

Never during PA school ( one of the three top ones in the US) or during all of my years of practice, and I went to a lot of Cardiology seminars since I worked in Cardiac surgery division, have I heard such an excellent lecture on Cholesterol and the effect of sugar on the lipid profile! Excellent and beautifully presented!

I learned more in this video than all my doctors taught me in 40yrs. Thank you!

This gentleman as Dr. Jason Fung, and others doctors deserve our respect for helping all of us!!!! thank you for opening my eyes

I’m 22 years old I’m at a healthy weight throughout my life I have always been moderately active. I had a little chocolate addiction but last year my mindset changed to “if the food doesn’t benefit my body it’s very unecessary for me to eat it” but I would have pizza or hamburger or cake like once a week. No alcohol, no smoking. Last month I stumbled upon keto and for 2-3 weeks I searched what it was all about and decided to change to a LCHF diet after. So like a week before I was on the second day of keto took a blood test. Everything was normal except my cholesterol and ldl was high. The doctor said “we need to put you o meds!!” but I refused and left. Now watching this I checked my results again and happy to see I’m phenotype A 🙆🏼

Thank you so much for your excellent explanation of this subject. After a recent blood test my results came back with a high LDL result. I was so frustrated as I’ve been off sugar for 3 years and followed a keto diet for a year. I very nearly gave up on a diet I love but now after watching this and doing the ratio I can breathe easily knowing I’m doing the best for my body. You are a very gifted public speaker Thank you from the bottom of my heart !

WOW.. BLOODY WOW! My Dr wanted to double my statin to 10mg based on my cholesterol results. I refused and advised that I would come back to her once I had done 'my' research. I'm a 52yo who has been morbidly obese for 40 years. I've been eating keto for 4 months and by this video, I surfing close to type A.. winning!!

Dr Paul Mason and many other medical professionals who make online videos for the purposes of educating and helping the general public with their health issues are true heroes and they are men and women of high integrity. Thanks to all of you.

Dr Paul, this is brilliant, especially the last few minutes where you explained exactly why people who fast or on very low carb diets tend to get high LDL readings: our insulin is low, this reduces the liver LDL receptors, resulting in higher LDL in the blood. BRILLIANT! I have never understood this before… but it makes perfect sense! Thank you so much. I reckon this video needs to be shown to every GP in the world. Imagine what would happen if it did… just WOW!

I’m a cabinetmaker and I understood this perfectly which means the doctor is a genius. I was able to work out that I just slipped into the middle section between A & B type but very close to A. I can also see from my previous result over 12 months ago that I’m moving towards a type A since starting the carnivore diet 7 months ago. I recklessly chose not to go to a cardiologist based on my most recent result but rather to research cholesterol and this particular video has been a breakthrough for me. I will book another blood test this week and this time I won’t fast 24 hours and see how I go. Thank you Doctor you are awesome

I have been on a keto diet for 2-3 years and just had my cholesterol levels measured. My doctor has prescribed me statins and thanks to this helpful lecture I can identify myself as a Pattern A patient so I will not be taking statins. I am extremely thankful for this information.

So then here's my take-away: 1. Listening to your other lectures, high levels of of good LDL are desirable for many reasons, including the prevention of cancers. However, high levels of LDLlevels can also be caused by a build up of bad LDL. Standard blood tests do not discriminate between the two and uses some "Kentucky windage" in its calculation as well. This also makes total cholesterol is a useless number. E.G. add a lot of HDL to the mix, and now you are over the top. 2. Low Triglycerides would mean that it is likely that a low amount of the LDL would be damaged by glycation and oxidized. Not mentioned here but is in other lectures is the A1C test, which measures glycation of red blood cells, and is inexpensive. A1C is not transient and gives a long-term picture of overall glycation. Therefore, I would think that any cholesterol evaluation should include it. These together, with some research, it should be possible to establish parameters to determine normal ranges for bad/oxidized LDL. This would be established without the presence of Statins. Logically, good A1C ranges should be independent of current diabetic acceptable ranges for purposes of cardiovascular risk assessment. 3. Statins increase the the uptake of good LDL by the liver making the blood test and total cholesterol look good while increasing the concentration of oxidized LDL. More unusable LDL means a reduction in good LDL benefits. So in that respect Statins are like putting tape over the check engine light. Statins benefit is it reduces the lifespan of LDL before being recycled so there are fewer to get oxidized. However as pointed out in your other lectures, Statins only increase your lifespan on average of 3.1 days if you have not had a heart attack, and 5.1 days if you have, and demonstrates adverse side effects in 25% of patients. Moreover, the linkage between Statins and the small increased lifespan may be unrelated to blood lipids. However, when diet is changed to ketogenic, there is a big difference in mortality after a heart attack as shown in your other lectures, and those who haven't had a heart attack would reap benefits as well. Statins allow you continue without making diet changes. With it come metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and joint issues from being overweight. If glycation affects the blood cells, it affects more cells than that. 4. In any case, in the title, "Blood tests on a ketogenic diet", the "on a ketogenic diet" is important. Oxidized LDL at high levels is not likely to occur on a ketogenic diet. However, statistically, people doctors encounter are not on ketogenic diets. However, their flag should be low triglycerides and low A1C, and especially when combined with good HDL levels. 5. The next problem is is big pharma, who will fight you using your money. I watch big pharma visit doctors all the time to "educate" them. 6. "Health" organizations only make money when you have health problems. These organizations make it attractive for a doctor to work for them. They make more money, they provide him his office space, and they hire and train his staff. They specialize in cheating insurance companies. Your left and right toe and are two different visits for insurance purposes. They have lawyers working for them to establish precedents with purchased judges so they have to pay. 7. Guidelines are established for doctors by their malpractice insurance that dictate what they must tell you. Their license to practice medicine depends on it. You do not have a doctor-patient relationship, there are puppet masters present. Those guidelines are based are not based on objective science and further tainted by tainted insurance reporting requirements. Good doctors are hard to find and in demand. Good doctors will tell you the guidelines and listen to your arguments and you can have a candid conversations. They are getting in shorter and shorter supply. This is the first president we've ever had who doesn't need other people's money and thus not on someone's pocket. He is already anathema to big pharma after going after opioids and price gouging in the US. Hopefully the Food Guide Pyramid, obesity, and valid blood lipid testing is next, and expose the actual benefits and drawbacks of statins. He would probably draft people like Dr. Paul Mason to create a real strategy. Not everything came about by bad motives. We've seen studies by respected scientists who buried results that were contrary to their desired outcome, but support for what Dr. Atkins and Dr. Paul Mason is saying. When you see fat in an artery, you want to see fat as the cause. People took their word for it and today it is the dogma. People used to believe you get warts from handling toads too because it looks like toads have warts too, but there was no resistance to reversing myth because there weren't huge industries attached to them.

This is an epiphany for me! I just went for a physical with my new PCP and when I told her I was on a Keto diet - she said she is concerned about my cholesterol levels - I'm not. I had 14 vials of blood drawn for my requested FULLl blood work. This information thoroughly explains in layman's terms that I now can go to my follow up appointment informed. KETO has changed my life for the better!

The most useful explanation of lipoproteins I've seen yet. Thank you for making this available for us non-medical professionals who are trying to understand our own health!

Really nice and clear lecture. Every UK GP should be asked to view this as part of their ongoing training.

I'm not a medical professional and I am into Keto and doc, I have to say you have a talent for presenting information to a broad audience in a manner that is easy to understand. Thank you for posting and sharing your expertise and perspective.

Awesome. Wish I learned this in medical school or residency 20 yrs ago!

You just consolidated the last few months of my learning in 30 minutes. Great job

Imagine the number of patients who got Pattern A but with high cholestrol, and taking the medicine prescribed by their doctors. Imagine the side effects of those unnecasary medicines.. Gosh!

Thank you for helping me wrap my head around my high cholesterol numbers while on a ketogenic diet and losing weight. I thought maybe I’d been doing something wrong. Now it all makes sense. I wish more insurance companies, labs, and doctors would get educated on this so they can better evaluate heart disease risk factors. Thank you for your work!

62 years old here. Had high total cholesterol all my life (250-300 or 6.5 to 7). I have a BMI of 20.8 (always been around that), always been a gym goer (3-4 times a week and I still do boot camps with heart in the 140-160 range twice a week). I’ve been on a low-GI diet for 15 years. I have no family history of cardiac disease or hypertension. My new doctor freaked out at my bloodwork despite perfect (very low) triglycerides and insulin and BP. So I did a CAC Scan and the score was zero. If you have no other indications other than the cholesterol itself, and you know you are leaving a healthy clean life, ignore any doctor that wants you on statins!

This is my at least 3rd time watch of this video in past several years. I watched it again today as I just received my test result yesterday, with almost identical indice to the example Dr. Mason demostrated in the video: total cholesterol 8.8, LDL 6.2, HDL 2.1 and triglyceride 1.0. My GP strongly recommended me on statin again but now I must think it triple. I am not on keto, but have significantly cut down carb intake for a while. And I fasted 17 hours before my last test, which is too long according to the blood sampling nurse and this may well explain why the LDL is so high. Thanks Dr Mason.

Re-watching this once again. Wonderful information, well presented for all to understand. Excellent video, one of the best!! Confirmed my numbers are still on track.

Yep, I went on a Keto diet and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. My primary care doctor saw that my cholesterol levels went up, and immediately advised that I drop Keto and increase 'healthy carbohydrates" in my diet. I have now found a cardiologist who advocates for a low-carb diet instead of prescribing more statins.

Only our Dr. Mason can make a 'scary' subject like High Total Cholesterol a laugh out loud term. Thanks Paul.

Amazingly explained! Re-affirms that we don’t have to fear cholesterol if we are eating a proper human diet, low in sugar & carbohydrates.

Kudos to this man for explaining such things in a manner understandable to the non-medical community and more importantly reaffirming my belief in a low carb or ketogenic diet, as he perfectly explained why my cholesterol results were high out of the blue after about 5 months of keto/low carb/IF. Hats off to you sir!

Hello from France, Thank you so much Dr. Mason, I've been having high LDL in my test results for almost 10 years, even though my doctors never seem to care to treat it, they never explain to me why I don't need medical treatment for high cholesterol because I have low triglyceride. I used your calculation and the result of Triglyceride :HDL ratio = 0.4 mmol :-)

Wow, outstanding presentation. A comprehensive theory of cholesterol metabolism and pathogenesis. Never got anything close to this in medical school.

Thanks for this video! I'm definitely taking notes. I've been in high fat carnivore diet for over 3 months and I know my nephrologist is going to freak out when she sees my "cholesterol" numbers. It's time we help educate our doctors because every one of them seem to be completely ignorant of how the lipid system works in conjunction with sugar and omega 6 fatty acids.

Bravo Dr Mason! Crystal clear presentation. A masterclass.

Thank you for this demonstration. I have been on Keto for about 15 months and have lost about 115 pounds. I feel amazing. Just went to the doctor for the first time, because the company I work for went for cheaper insurance plan and I had to get money in a medical savings account in order to pay for all of my out of pocket expenses. And my ldl and overall cholesterol numbers though a flag. I ran my numbers with this video, and others. And I am clearly pattern A. I often do OMAD and 48 hours fasts. This clearly explains what is happening with my chloresterol.

Game changing info. Doc wanted me on Statins and my levels were similar to the patient in this example! Now to find a doc that understands this stuff...

Wow thank you. My doctor urged me to stop keto based on my lipid panel. My LDL went from 63 to 121, but my HDL was 79 mg/dl and TG at 57. I actually did stop keto but I’ve never felt the same cognitively. I’ll be going back on keto. It’s so convenient too. I don’t spend much time eating on keto.

56 YO male here, super athletic and keto, lean / muscular, workout daily, long distance runner and my Cholesterol test produced almost the same results. Thank you for this Dr. Mason!

they ought give this info to kids before they leave high school.

It all goes back to sugar. The whole highly glycemic carbs thing.

Excellent, I have just received my blood test results. ( panic attack) , have been strict keto for months and can exercise relentlessly with lots of energy, I now have High total cholesterol but my tricycerides and Hdl ratio are good , I feel /look better than ever, my doctor wanted to put me on Statins, ,no way. This video has eased my anxiety , thank you

👍 This type of info is much appreciated.

This was unbelievably helpful in understanding that my elevated LDL was not a concern by itself and that using Dr. Mason's calculations I am clearly considered within the Pattern A category! Woo hoo! Keto on!

I had to watch this at least twice to get all the information out as it is complex - Dr Mason thank you for your work and great explanation I am indebted to you.

Wow. This is by far the best video I have seen on this subject. Explained so clearly and with a touch of humour. Well done and thanks for uploading it!

Just watched this with my blood work print out. Triglycerides. 0.7, HDL 2.9, LDL 3.8, tri to HDL ratio 0.2. My doc seemed happy. LCHF for the win.

I feel much better now. After I did low carb diet (Keto diet wanna be) and intermittent fasting for 6 months and I did my last blood blood test and learned that my LDL was 20 points higher than the blood test prior to that test. My triglycerides is still low. After watching this video, I am more confident in keep going on my keto (or low carb journey)

I'm 52 and was keto but now transitioned to full carnivore 3 weeks ago and today blood pressure 109/59 heart rate 48bpm. Blood glucose 86 mg/dL. Total cholesterol 327. HDL 57. LDL 259... so that leaves 11 "unaccounted" for. Triglycerides are 59. So my TGL/HDL is 1.04 which by the graph puts it firmly in Pattern A?? Good god....my doctor would have a tartan hairy fit if she knew my "average" daily diet was 4 large butter fried organic eggs, 6 rashers of fatty streaky bacon, a pound of (12%) beef mince/ground beef made into burgers, half pound of grilled Haloumi cheese and a butter fried half pound Rib-eye....loads of salt and ACV too.... never felt better or stronger...!!!

Very clear explanation of particle sizes, apo B100, and receptor cells. Most videos by experts don't explain this for the lay. Thank you.

Just watched this again 3 years later still the best lecture on understanding lipid panels.

Deep RESPECT for Dr. Mason for presenting and explaining so nicely such vital concepts regarding understanding and misconceptions related to LDL/HDL/triglycerides theory and practice. Please, keep the great work! 🙏

Awesome presentation! I too have gone low sugar low carb for the past 6 months along with higher fat diet and counting calories and macros. I’ve lost 31 lbs and my recent blood test indicated great results except high LDL. Triglycerides are low and HDL is high so I feel pretty good about it after watching this video!

Extremely valuable info. I watched this for the second time today and noticed the obvious: 1) Healthy LDL do not cause atherosclerosis but oxidized LDL particles on the other hand do cause atherosclerosis 2)LDL receptors are taking LDL particles out of the bloodstream, but only the Healthy LDL not the oxidized ones 3) one of the mechanism of statin is to increase the LDL receptors 4) More LDL receptors result in more Healthy LDL taken out of the bloodstream while the real cultprit (oxidized LDL) is left in the bloodstream to eventually cause damage and CVD. I cannot think of a biggest scam. This is disgusting.

Brilliant demonstration!

Amazing, I always wait for Dr. Paul Mason's presentations, he is my favourite, thank you for sharing, this should be on TED Talk!

This was explained in a easy to understand way , thank you Dr Paul Mason 😊

Thank you for this video. It has helped me put meaning to my results. My doctor had advised that my cholesterol level was 'elevated' and suggested that statins were in order. I resisted and he sent me to see the lipids consultant who suggested I try the teeniest dose of statins to bring my LDL down. I had worked out my ratios before, but I did not know how to evaluate the figures. I know now and I am impressed with my figures, thanks to you. I started intermittent fasting at the beginning of 2019 to lose a few pounds after Christmas, however, I was still eating carbs. 3 weeks later I went to have a wellness check-up and everything came back fine except cholesterol, which was 'elevated'. The results were: 25 Jan 2019: Total Cholesterol 7.8, Triglycerides 0.88, LDL 5.6 Trig/HDL ratio: 0.4889 I continued intermittent fasting and by June when I took another blood test, I was eating 1.5 meals within a 6-8-hour window. I was still eating carbs. My results frightened my doctor, who called me in for a chat. The results were: 19 Jun 2019: Total Cholesterol 8.4, Triglycerides 0.87, LDL 5.9 Trig/HDL ratio: 0.4143 A few days before I saw the Lipids Consultant in September, I came across the Ketogenic diet and began it. I gave myself just over 4 weeks before I took another blood test. The results came back as follows: 18 Oct 2019: Total CHolesterol 8.09, Triglycerides 0.77, LDL 5.86 Trig/HDL ratio: 0.4096 From what you explained, and from the calculations, I can safely say that my LDL is healthy. I have to go back in January to see the Lipids consultant, who had given me 4 months to bring my LDL down 1 point. It doesn't look like that's going to happen and I hope by that time, he will have found this information about cholesterol and rethink his ideas about prescribing statins to healthy people. The mind boggles! Thank you so much for all you do.

Thank you for this excellent and easy to understand presentation.

at 22:20 Dr. Mason incorrectly states that a very high-fat diet for 3 to 4 days before a lipid panel the LDL will plummet. He meant to say a very high carb diet. But the lowering of LDL is not a good thing because it is only healthy, not damaged LDL that drops. Furthermore, Feldman has shown in his personal blood work that fasting must be between 12 to 14 hours or the triglycerides will elevate. Fasting either more or less than 12 to 14 hours will result in higher plasma triglycerides.

The best about anything Cholesterol and Triglyceride I have seen! Thanks

Fascinating lecture! I've been in Ketosis over 3 years and OMAD for over 3 months. I fasted for 21 hours before my blood test, and I found it very interesting to learn that fasting will cause a higher level of LDL. I have the same condition as your patient. I have low triglycerides, high HDL, and high LDL. In January my doctor was very concerned about the high LDL (193 mg/DL where "standard" is

I have been doing Keto for 4 years, and was in ketosis when I had my lab work done. My levels were weird (like your example) so I was sent for a calcium cardiac test (mri machine) it came back 0 (excellent). But it still concerned me that my cholesterol was high. Watching your video was a light bulb moment as my triglycerides are a 39 and my HDL is at 90. My cholesterol level was a 242 and my LDL was at 144. Most people in my area aren't familiar with keto diets and their benefits. Thank you for sharing and reinforcing what my body tells me about clean eating!

Dr.Paul Mason delivers Top Value every single time he presents. With authentic research to back it all up. I am subscribed to his own and the LCDU channels. Thank you, Dr. Paul 😊🙏🏼

I assume the thumbs down are Australian thumbs ups.

One of the best discussions on the whole cholesterol/LDL subject. Thank you greatly for posting. Subscribed!

Thanks for posting this. I have been on ketogenic diet for over a year. I have lost 15lbs and now I am 109lbs. I am super healthy and active with good body condition score and good muscle mass. I took blood work after fasting 24 hours and my LDL level was a bit high 122mg (normal goes up to 100mg in the US). Now I understand why fasting longer than 6-8 hours resulted in the elevated LDL number! Thanks so much!!! Very educational video!

Brilliant. As usual Dr Paul Mason does a great job explaining things so they are easily understood. Love Dr Paul Mason. I wish doctors doing cholesterol tests for their patients knew about how to interpret them properly as most seem ignorant and freak out and put people on statins when they are actually doing harm to their patients.

This is so helpful I calculated my ratio as 0.36. I had bloods repeated following a keto and fasting change of diet. I feel armed now when I’m offered statins.

One of the best talks on Cholesterol blood screening I've seen.

The best explanation I have seen on why a high cholesterol is OK, and why the plaque forms. Thank you.

I have watched a lot of videos tryouts no to explain this. I am a chiropractor with a decent premed background. This is the best explanation and video I have seen explaining this topic. Excellent video, thank you. I will be sharing this video often.

Im in the US.This time last year I was on the high end of my ideal weight (140 lbs and 5'5") and my cholesterol levels were borderline high. Since January, I've been doing a fairly loose keto diet, mainly cutting sugar completely and keeping carbs to 20 to 40 per day with moderate fat and protein plus green vegetables. At this time now, I've dropped 23 lbs and all of my cholesterol levels are optimal. Total cholesterol at 181, triglycerides at 127, LDL at 88, and HDL at 68!

Oh oh I know. *raises hand. Triglycerides. I’m in the same boat. Work out 6 days a week. Total cholesterol is scary high. Triglycerides are 50. Tried to put me on statins. GFTOH. told the doctor I like cooking with tallow and butter. And eat about a dozen whole eggs a week. Should have saw his face. These doctors need to get with the times.

seriously none of the best lectures I've seen regarding the explanation of lipids. Excellent. Shaina Reynolds, D.O. family physician Missouri, USA

So much great information packed into a 26m presentation. Awesome!

Really helpful for those of using a Keto diet and wanting to interpret cholesterol markers. Presumably the medical establishment doesn't use these ideas because of some financial calculation.

Absolutely excellent! Great description of so many processes I have been trying to understand, but which have not been explained by many so called 'experts' and it now all makes sense to a layman like me.

This man is brilliant! Well done Dr. Mason. I think I need to watch this several times and take notes to really let what you're saying sink in.

Clear and simple explanation as only Dr. Mason can - with a smile 🙂

I just sent this link to my cardiologist. I will be seeing him next week. It should be interesting since he already knows that my father worked for Pfizer when Lipitor was developed. My doctor knows I know the inside scoop and will not try to push statins on me. He is still amazed by my ability to water fast for 30 days with no problems. I told him fasting and OMAD were key to my 105 weight loss. I only go to see him for a CAC test.

Thank you, this is going to my Dr.

Doc Paul Mason...A1 could listen to him all day. Amazing doctor. Thank you 👍🏻

His explanation at 24:00 makes sense in my case. I did a 3hour and a 15h fast. My Trigs lowered a LOT with the longer fast, but my LDL increased a LOT. All other factors equal. I'm strict HFLC. Also, lower A1c (insulin in effect) correlate with higher LDL, as he explains, in my case.

Whenever I looked at vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, I always looked at my teeth, the cuspids and bicuspids. Those are teeth of an omnivore, so meat seemed a genetic part of the human diet. Keto taught me the value of protein to fat ratio. And this lecture told me I was getting better despite the high cholesterol on my labs. Cardiologists know nothing about this and in a knee jerk reaction prescribe you statins because that's all they know. And if you correct them, it's a knee jerk reaction to bully and threaten you with a fatal disease and assume you are ignorant, because admitting otherwise will be too much to bear.

Thanks Dr Mason! My recent lipid profile showed elevated estimated LDL at 5.6 mmol/L and the doctor suggested reducing animal fats and using statins. TG is 0.5 and HDL is 2.0. I told the doctor I've been eating a LCHF diet for a year, my TG/HDL ratio is very good, and the LDL is likely pattern A. He didn't acknowledge the benefits of any of these factors. He could only suggest I see a cardiologist for further discussion. I'm very thankful I watched your lecture beforehand!

Thats one if the best videos in LDL I ever saw! These 3 graphs should be public knowledge.

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! AM SO GRATEFUL FOR DEDICATED SCIENTISTS LIKE DR PAUL MASON

Great Infos! Just two questions: 1 ) if a statin increases the receptors its not actually addressing the problem of oxidated LDL? 2) If you switch to a keto diet, how long would it take your body to effectivly decrease the levels of oxidated LDL and can you "heal" the already stored oxidated LDL in the macrophages?

So informative. I fasted for 24 hours before my last blood test and had high LDL. Delighted to learn this could be a key factor. I will retest without fasting. Brilliant video - wish I understood what to eat now!

The most helpful discussion of cholesterol blood work I’ve ever experienced. Helped me understand the change in my results after recently starting a low carb diet/IF lifestyle. Was concerned about the LDL increase this time. Now I have a better understanding of what is transpiring. Can’t wait to see the results next test! Hope to move from intermediate to optimal results! Thank you 😊

My PCP was not happy knowing I have been fasting for over 48hrs. She is afraid I might go into ketoacidosis. I am not in any medication so I asked for her reasoning and she had no answer. I think I need new PCP.

Love this doctor, great speech

This is exactly the same situation for my recent blood test lipid result, after practicing 3 months of keto diet cum intermittent fasting. Ironically my physical stamina never been so good in my life!

Thank you so much for this. God bless you, for you're one of the awesome ones! It's so important that we start taking responsibility for our own health. There's no accountability on behalf of the government, nor the pharmaceuticals, food industries, education systems, or many doctors, ... Parents, beware and self educate.

This is a wealth of invaluable information! Thanks.

Excellent presentation. . .

This explains my LDL being higher after an 18 hour fast as well as the Feldman Protocol. Gotta give that a try.

My Dr kept scaring me with predictions of what would happen if I did not lower my cholesterol and wanted to put me on statins, which I refused point blank. When I discovered this excellent RU-vid presentation by Dr Mason I have realised I actually have very healthy cholesterol levels, firmly in Type A. We all need to do our own research when it comes to our health. Thanks Dr Mason. This explanation is helping so many of us out here trying to understand our health within a medical system that is just not up to date.

I just subscribed. This is an amazing channel with amazing lectures. I could watch this stuff all day.

This helps explains why my LDL was over 200 when I got my blood work done and freaked out my doctor and suggested I take statin. I was already around my 16th hour of my fast that day (I do OMAD majority of the week). I didn’t hear it on the video but is the LDL elevated because your body is using mostly fat for energy thus requiring increased LDL carriers for transport? Ive been on keto and fasting for about 4 months.

Thank you for making this easy to understand! A lot of good information to digest and understand.

Hi. I have a question: how is the triglyceride/HDL ratio related to blood pressure?

This is the best explanation of LDL I ever heard