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So the relationship between a low carbohydrate diet and atherosclerosis is very complex.
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They share a very complex relationship.
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So here we will consider a couple of points.
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The first point is the effect on lipid profile.
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So if someone is consuming a low carbohydrate diet, that promotes increased consumption of dietary fats.
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Dietary fats also includes the saturated fats.
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And this leads to an increase in ldl cholesterol, also known as low density lipoprotein.
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And we know that ldl cholesterol is a risk factor for atherosclerosis.
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So which is why it is very unlikely and the overall impact of this drug or of this diet on the lipid profile, it may vary depending on the specific types and the sources which are consumed on the diet.
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The second is weight loss and metabolic parameters.
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So a low carbohydrate diet would be very effective for weight loss.
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And improving some metabolic parameters like insulin resistance, blood glucose control and blood pressure.
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Now these improvements can indirectly contribute to the prevention and management of atherosclerosis.
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Because excess body weight and metabolic abnormalities, they are associated with an increased risk of not just atherosclerosis, but also other cardiovascular diseases...
