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I had the same experience as you when I added back in some carbs. Not oreos, haha, but more fruits and vegetables and oats several times a week. LDL went from through the roof to back to my normal. Normal for me has always been what docs considered high, but since it came along with high HDL and very low TG I didn't worry about it. In fact, I've seen studies that for women in particular, higher LDL confers a mortality benefit as women get older. But I still wondered if the sky-high LDL I got on keto would actually be a problem. It's reassuring that studies so far aren't showing increased coronary artery plaque, but as you say, more data to come. Questions I ask myself: Is strict keto really a healthy diet? Will other long-term problems show up? Should I go back to it and drop the extra fruit and veges and oats, although I'm kinda enjoying them!

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Great question! Hard to answer as everyone's situation is a little different. You need to weigh the pros and cons as they relate to you. That is what Nick did and keto gave him his life back. However, your situation may not be as severe as Nick's was. Are the extra carbs causing a significant problem that makes you think going back to strict keto for the long-term would be a better option despite the possible unknowns? If not, and you're in a happy worry-free state about your LDL now as a result of some extra carbs, which you're enjoying, what is your concern about those extra carbs that is making you contemplate going back to strict keto? If they're not resulting in significant metabolic issues, maybe just adding in some allulose with those extra carbs is where you find your metabolic happy place! As Nick says "stay curious" and keep searching for what will work best for YOU.

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Thanks for tuning in Jim. Your comment was thoughtful and reasonable. Gets my seal of approval... not sure that's worth anything but FWIW ;)

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Thanks for sharing. I don't know if I can answer your personal dietary question, but it sounds like you are considering the relevant variables for yourself :) - Be well.

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I've been waiting to see data like that!

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You and many others... much more to come...

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