could i get peoples opinions on how they feel this WOE affects their heart and cholesterol levels.

My opinion? It has improved my lipid profile.

And just about anyone I've ever encountered that faithfully follows the Atkins plan sees improved lipid profiles, as well.

No opinion, just facts.

My profile improved from dangerous to what is now termed normal. And my blood pressure went from high- normal to low-normal. Those two things are only two of the benefits from low-carbing.

Karen

My total cholesterol went down, my triglycerides went down, my HDL went up.

My blood chemistry was fine before; after eating 70% of fat every day for the past year it's still fine.....yes I did check four times during 2003!

Alina

N opinion, just fatcs. .. In just 8 weeks, my overall cholesterol, good cholesterol, bad cholesterol and Trigliceride levels all improved.

In Oct '03 Dr. took me off of the blood pressure medication that I had been taking for the past 2-3 years.

I have never had my blood chemistry done, I have not had health insurance. But I think that being 126 pounds overweight is a terrible strain on my heart. I want to get that weight off!! Orchid

i went to get mine checked tuesday, still waiting on results

I had bloodwork done at Christmastime. Here are my results:

HDL = 77
LDL = 59
Triglycerides = 59
glucose = 98

This way of eating has been good for my heart as you can see.

Black57