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⭐ DAILY SIGNAL #98 - Low Cholesterol

HE ATE THE WHOLE CARIBOU AND STILL HAD THE LOWEST CHOLESTEROL

🗓 Date

2nd of March 2026

🎬 Today’s Clip

HE ATE THE WHOLE CARIBOU AND STILL HAD THE LOWEST CHOLESTEROL

💬 Quote of the Day

"It was the lowest he's ever seen”
Glenn Villeneuve

🤔 Reflection Question

Can cholesterol be really low if you are eating a carnivore diet?
Hit reply — I’d love to hear your take.

While the carnivore diet is typically associated with a rise in LDL (bad) cholesterol due to a high intake of saturated fats, it is indeed possible for some individuals to maintain or even achieve low cholesterol levels on this regimen. This outcome often occurs when the diet is based on lean meats, poultry, or fish rather than fatty red meats, significantly reducing the saturated fat that triggers the liver to produce more cholesterol. Additionally, the elimination of refined carbohydrates and sugars can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation, which may lead to a decrease in LDL and an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol. For many, the rapid weight loss associated with a zero-carb approach also naturally lowers total cholesterol. However, the response is highly individual; while some remain lean with low markers, others—known as Lean Mass Hyper-Responders — experience a dramatic spike in LDL despite having low body fat and high activity levels. Because this diet lacks fiber, which normally helps escort cholesterol out of the body, medical experts from Medical News Today and the British Heart Foundation advise regular blood monitoring to ensure your lipid profile remains in a healthy range.

🎧 Source

Episode: Joe Rogan Experience #1395 w/ Glenn Villeneuve

Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/PNocQzhPyac

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