Lp (a) Lp (a) is an LDL-C macromolecule partly covered with apoprotein (a) and is more easily oxidized and more easily penetrates the endothelium making it more atherogenic than LDL-C. Lp (a) Promotes arteriosclerosis, inflammation, calcification, and thrombosis. Increased Lp (a) levels are associated with increased cardiovascular risk in most studies. Lp (a) is associated […]
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I saw a 30 year old female in follow up at my office the other day. She has been suffering from asthma, polycystic ovarian syndrome, anxiety, obesity, and uncontrolled hypertension. She was taking multiple antihypertensive medications, using multiple inhalers, and taking multiple medications for her mental health. At this particular follow up visit, I noticed
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The purpose of this post is to inform the reader of a journal article that describes a particular subset of patients that have marked elevation in LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) and total cholesterol when eating a low-carbohydrate diet. This article was published in 2022. The importance of cholesterol and specifically LDL-C in determining cardiovascular risk
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Adaptogens Stress is a ubiquitous problem in our society. When I counsel patients about their health, I consider stress management one of the pillars of optimal health. Many tools are available for stress reduction. One potential tool that some patients investigate is the use of adaptogens. Adaptogens are natural substances that assist the body in
With the study of the history of medicine, it is fascinating what has risen to the top and what has been discarded as unimportant. As an item of interest, some physicians were convinced that cardiovascular disease is really just a presentation of diabetes mellitus. One such physician, Joseph Kraft, MD, practiced as a pathologist for
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Diabetes mellitus type 2 is caused by a psychological disorder or misinformation in the case of performance athletes. Medications slow down the progression of diabetes mellitus type 2, but do not treat the cause. Medications alter the handling of sugar that is present. Carbohydrates have psychoactive effects. Abstinence of less than 30 g of carbohydrates per day
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The lean mass hyper-responder phenotype is currently of interest. Some people who embark on a low-carb diet have significant elevations of total and LDL-C cholesterol. Controversy surrounds the implications of this lipid change. Traditional medicine suggests that this elevation is quite dangerous and increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. Some experts believe that this elevation,
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Welcome to the low carb doctor website. The purpose of this site is for education regarding medical topics. I am a practicing family physician. I am interested in identifying the root causes of common health problems and addressing these conditions with lifestyle medicine.