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Old Wed, Feb-25-04, 08:18
black57 black57 is offline
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Plan: atkins/intermit. fasting
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I wouldn't change anything.What really goofs up cholesterol is not the foods that contain cholesterol. If your carbohydrates causes any insulin imbalance, that will affect your cholesterol. When your insulin is balanced, your pancreas will produce the secondary hormone called glucagon. This acts as a "cleanser" and whooshes away cholesterol and fats. It also maintains the health of veins and arteries. A high amount of insulin, which is produced when glucose is too high, prohibits the release of glucagon. This is what will shoot up high blood lipid levels.

Be aware that some people tend to experience high lipid levels after beginning Atkins, however, these should improve after a few months. Please keep us posted.
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