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Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular, but their effects on cholesterol are far from uniform. Some people see little change, while others experience a substantial increase. New research suggests that genetics may help explain why.
The findings indicate that saturated fat, which can make up a larger share of some low-carb diets, may interact with a person's genetic makeup to raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, a major contributor to heart...
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