Food

Low-fat diet (by LDL type)

Dietary factor.

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Cholesterol and LDL particle size

association Low-moderate study (AA)

In 105 healthy men, a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet led some to shift from large, 'fluffy' LDL (pattern A) to small, dense LDL (pattern B), considered more atherogenic. Nuance: lowering fat does not work the same for everyone.

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In depth

Diet · Highest evidence: Low-moderate · 1 finding

Findings

Cholesterol and LDL particle size — association (Low-moderate, study). In 105 healthy men, a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet made some shift from large, 'fluffy' LDL (pattern A) to small, dense LDL (pattern B), considered more atherogenic. Nuance: lowering fat does not suit everyone equally. 7625363

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