Dr. Nadir Ali - 'Why LDL cholesterol goes up with low carb diet and is it bad for health?'

Dr. Nadir Ali is an interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He is also the chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Before working as a cardiologist, he served as an assistant professor of medicine for eight years at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also received his medical training.

Dr. Ali has championed many aspects of the science and practice of a low-carb lifestyle in the local Clear Lake area since 2013. He organises a monthly nutritional seminar in the Searcy Auditorium of the Clear Lake Hospital that receives more than 100 visitors every month from the local community. Dr Ali’s focus is on managing heart disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

[MrLamrof]

True story, 1) I started Keto my total Cholesterol went above 300. 2) Doctor ordered 40mg statin. 3) on my own I took a calcium scan test and passed in flying colors. 4) Doctor reduced dosage to 20mg. 5) I pushed for LDL type test and found most LDL in my blood was low density. 5) Doctor reduced dosage to 5mg. 6) I bought the pills and left them in my drawer.

[lizzieb]

Amazing how we have been taught exactly the opposite. My Oncologist who put me on Keto/Intermittent fasting in Feb 2021 to drop 15 lbs (I lost 22 lbs of fat) was delighted to see my weight drop, my fat gone, and my cholesterol UP from 190 to 251. He told me: You’re doing it right! Don’t change a thing! The difference in him versus my American Schooled Primary Care MD? He was European trained and does not cater to big Pharma. So fortunate to have scored him as my Oncologist 🙏🏼.

[GIGAMSX]

My LDL came back real high and my Doctor told me to get ready for a massive heart attack
i told him i am on a Ketogenic diet i have lost 110lbs never felt better, he was laughing and told me to stop all meat and dairy and only eat veg and nuts I said no thank you
so i got the CT calcium scan and my score was 0 no heart attack here
i need a different doctor that understands how the Ketogenic diet works and it's hard to find one here in Arizona

[romanestillore]

The brilliance of science, reasoning, logic, and unpretentious intent to make mankind well-guided with correct knowledge of health—that is, Dr. Nadir Ali. You are a gift to humanity.

[magicdaveable]

I never bother with testing my blood. I don't have dietary paranoia. I grew up in a medical family. I know that M.D. doesn't mean "Medical Deity." My Dad was an M.D. He put his obese patients on a very low carb, moderate protein, high fat diet way back in the 1960's. .I never pay attention to cholesterol.

[rexdickerson]

Thank you for having the courage to speak out against the conventional train of thought on LDL and cholesterol.

[freemocean]

Legendary presentation, thank you 🙏 my LDL is nearly 400 but my Trigs/HDL is under 0.5 and zero on my CAC

[thunderhog]

One of the best, most encouraging videos I have ever seen about my high LDL due to Keto and intermittent fasting!

[graphguy]

Here is a free rule that will save your life. Don’t listen to or buy any products that anyone is pushing that lines the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies.

[tippywyatt]

Been on the Keto Diet for 2 years and just got my blood work back and this is spot on. I've never felt better!

[heartminer]

Can we all agree that fasting is generally good for health?

[xpektayshun]

Phew! Thank goodness for this talk. Now I know why my GP says my LDL is too high and suggested stains which I declined. I fast 18:6 most days and am low carb. This really put my mind at ease!🙏🙏🙏

[alexat]

Eye-opening, myth-busting, clear, and concise. Thankyou Dr Ali for this great public service 👏🏻

[brnking]

I just got my blood work read by my doctor. I've lost 50lbs on keto, but my cholesterol levels were high. I got worried. Now, after seeing the science behind this, I feel much better. My doctor said he wasn't worried. Took me off my blood pressure medication. Thank you!

[MushroomMama]

Thank you. My endocrinologist wants me on a statin. I'm 34 and a woman. I politely declined.

[SeriousKeto]

Thank you so much for this. I'm age 52 and just had my first physical in the 2 years since going keto. My lipid profile mirrors exactly what Dr. Ali shared: LDL went up, HDL went up, and triglycerides dropped by 50%. I'm off of blood pressure and GERD meds for the first time in almost 20 years and feeling great. Meanwhile, my doctor wants me to have a bunch of cardiac tests and thinks I'm going to die because my LDL is 167.

If he's open minded, I'll see if I can get him to watch this video. If not, I guess it's time for me to find a new doctor.

[petercyr]

This is my doctor. He really is a marvelous person. Ain't I lucky?

[In_Flames_G]

I'm down 24.6lbs since I started keto (9 weeks ago). I've never felt more awake and alert. I stopped taking Ritalin for my ADHD. It's a life changing experience.

[damien]

I've lost 15 kg in three months through fasting!! I'm 5'8 and used to weigh 95 kg but after watching Dr.Berg's videos about intermittent fasting I decided to follow it strictly that helped me a lot in getting back to close to a healthy weight so I'm very thankful to Dr.Berg for saving my life and he says same thing as said in this video

[cheoyong]

I've been on the ketogenic diet for more than 7 years. I have very low triglycerides, low insulin, high LDL for seven years Doctors always say if I don't lower my LDL level, I'will be in danger. But so far, nothing has happened..
I got a lot of relief from watching this video..