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What the Science Really Says About Ketogenic Diets and Heart Health

February is Heart Health Month, making it the perfect time to challenge common misconceptions about diet and cardiovascular health.

One claim that always resurfaces? That ketogenic diets are bad for your heart. But when you take a closer look at the science, that assumption simply doesn’t hold up.

In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the real evidence behind ketogenic diets and cardiovascular risk, addressing:

✅ How many “keto” studies don’t actually study true ketogenic diets

✅ The truth about LDL cholesterol on keto (it doesn’t go up for everyone!)

✅ Why triglycerides, HDL, insulin…

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