Impact of Keto and Carnivore Diets on Blood Lab Results: A Case Study

Have you undergone blood lab tests after adopting a keto or carnivore diet?

Standard Low Carb Diet Experience

My cholesterol dipped by fifty points and my triglycerides are at the lower end of the recommended range. Everything else is within normal limits. My doctor was both impressed and amazed when I revealed that I follow a low carb high fat diet. The misconception is that fat causes circulatory issues, which is far from the truth. It is high carbohydrate diets that are the culprits.

Personal Experiences and Testimonials

My personal experiences align with those of others. The Diabetes Doc was astonished. After a year on a ketogenic diet, my A1C levels, cholesterol, and blood pressure all dropped significantly. I no longer took any of his prescribed medications and his response was, "If all my patients adopted the keto diet like this, I would go out of business."

The Heart Doc was equally taken aback and angered. Despite my better health results, I did not follow his advice to eat six small meals a day, took none of his medications, and even decided to do a heart MRI scan. The result, a score of 0, convinced him that my recommendations were sound. I haven't returned to his clinic since.

Positive Health Transformations

Before embarking on the ketogenic journey, my high-density lipoprotein (HDL) was consistently low at about 1, and triglycerides (TG) were usually above 2. No matter what I tried, it did not improve. For about two decades, I had been a vegetarian, and for a short period, I experimented with veganism.

Just a month into the keto diet, while still vegetarian, my HDL increased by a remarkable 40 points, and my triglycerides nearly halved. After four years on keto, and especially on the carnivore diet, my HDL is now 100! My previous lowest measurement for HDL was 2, and my triglycerides were between 0.80 and 0.90.

Alongside these improvements, my fasting insulin and A1C levels are perfectly normal, as is my high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) below 0.50 and homocysteine levels.

What I have observed and experienced is that ANY lab result that was previously abnormal is now perfect. This transformation highlights the significant impact a low carb, high fat diet can have on overall health.

These real-life experiences show that adopting a keto or carnivore diet can lead to remarkable improvements in blood lab results. Whether you're looking to optimize your cholesterol levels, lower your triglycerides, or manage other health markers, these dietary changes can be a powerful tool for achieving your health goals. Consider giving it a try and see the transformative results for yourself.