Keto diet mystery: scientists probe why cholesterol skyrockets in some

NCT ID NCT06894004

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study aims to understand why very low-carb (ketogenic) diets can dramatically raise cholesterol in some normal-weight people. Researchers will enroll 100 healthy adults, identify those whose cholesterol spikes on the diet, and measure how their bodies produce and remove cholesterol-carrying particles. The goal is to clarify the biological mechanism behind this unexpected side effect.

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  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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