Paradox of hypercholesterolaemia in highly trained, keto-adapted athletes

Objective A growing number of ultra-endurance athletes have switched to a very low-carbohydrate/high-fat eating pattern. We compared markers of cholesterol and the lipoprotein profile in a group of elite ultra-runners consuming a high-carbohydrate (HC) or low-carbohydrate (LC) diet.Methods Fasting b...

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Main Authors: Brent C Creighton, Parker Neil Hyde, Carl M Maresh, William J Kraemer, Stephen D Phinney, Jeff S Volek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018-12-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000429.full
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