Effects of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Insulin-Resistant Dyslipoproteinemia

Effects of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Insulin-Resistant Dyslipoproteinemia - A Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D. (@DrSteveKopecky) Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. (@drpaulfriedman) Research supports that a Mediterranean diet that's low in carbohydrates is a good diet for most people to consider to avoid heart risk factors and stay healthy. Joining us today to discuss a study of the effects of diet on insulin-resistant dyslipoproteinemia is Stephen Kopecky, M.D., a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kopecky is the author of Live Younger Longer, which describes how to use lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Specific topics discussed: Goals and importance of a study on the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet on insulin-resistant dyslipoproteinemia Three diet variations Diets' effects on total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and other risk markers Possible effects of lifestyle changes on lipoprotein (a) How this diet differs from other low-carbohydrate diets Separating the impact of fats and carbohydrates from the impact of processed foods How this diet differs from a ketogenic diet or the Atkin's diet Why the three diets were applied after initial weight loss Patient characteristics and comorbidities to consider in diet selection Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.