Great article by Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple, a blog I follow daily, discussing potential reasons for elevated LDL in people who eat Primal (a paleo low carb variation). Potential explanations include:
- Weight Loss
- Micronutrient deficiency
- Grazing all day
- Activity levels that don’t match carb intake
- Not moving frequently at a slow pace
- Not lifting heavy things
An interesting point is his description of the role iodine and thyroid hormone plays in the expression of LDL receptors and subsequently LDL-C which pretty much is in line with everything I’ve been reading about.… Read More