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Old Mon, Feb-19-18, 14:26
SabreCat50 SabreCat50 is offline
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I posted this originally in the "Cholesterol/Heart" forum:
My wife and I got the same diagnosis today from our doctor. We both have fatty livers and high (total & LDL) cholesterol.

We both had good total/HDL ratios so the doctor was willing to let that slide with regards to heart health. (Whew! I didn't have to argue with her on the issue of statins.)

But she said that high (total & LDL) cholesterol can increase the infiltration of fat into the liver. Since our liver enzymes were normal and we are otherwise healthy, she didn't have any specific recommendations except to eat fewer carbs .

But here's the thing -- we have been on low carb for almost six years!

Does anyone have any insight into this?

I was questioned - rightly so - if we are truly low carb. I would have to say yes. No sugar or grains. Yes on nut flours/sugar alcohols / dark chocolate, but no on high-carb veggies.

In any case, while I am heartened by the research mentioned by the OP, I am at a loss for why my wife and I both came down with fatty livers.
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