4. The CKD Can Lower Cholesterol
Ketogenic diets often raise LDL and total cholesterol due to increased saturated fat intake. Periodic carb cycling may help lower cholesterol on a CKD.
The fiber from whole food carbs can bind to cholesterol in the gut and eliminate it from the body. Carbs also boost thyroid function needed for proper cholesterol metabolism. Strategic feeds keep cholesterol balanced on a high-fat ketogenic diet.
