Oh, thank you for pointing that out. I’ve edited my statement accordingly.

You’re right. When I was looking into the egg controversies, I noticed there’s no solid evidence directly linking LDL levels to CVD. Instead, other factors, like the structure of LDL particles, also play a role in atherosclerosis. But they are much more difficult to study.

So, while LDL isn’t a perfect measure of CVD risk, it might still be one of the easiest and quickest ways to get a rough idea of atherosclerotic risk—basically, it serves as a “rule of thumb.”

That’s an interesting point. What’s curious, though, is that those who fit the “LMHR” profile tend to lower their LDL levels when they reintroduce even a small amount of carbs. This somewhat supports the theory that the body might prefer carbs as its primary energy source