Holly B

❤My Passions 💖reading, book blogger, reviewer who loves thrillers & mysteries, some chick-lit /healthy food /fit

[Metabolic Mind @Metabolic_Mind]

There’s been a lot of buzz—and confusion—about the new Keto-CTA study, examining plaque progression in Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs).

Much of the social media debate has centered on whether high LDL on keto is safe or dangerous, driven largely by how to interpret the supplemental table comparing this study to others on LDL and plaque progression.

In this episode of the Metabolic Mind Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Budoff, a world-renowned cardiologist, cardiac CT researcher, and the study's lead investigator, to discuss the the supplemental table, what the plaque markers mean, and how this fits into the discussion of high- vs -low-risk plaque progression.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ What PAV (Percent Atheroma Volume) is, what it actually measures, and why it matters

✅ Why a 50% increase in plaque may sound scary, but can be deceiving

✅ The difference between “treatment-naive” and “treated” participants

✅ What the Miami Heart Study comparison reveals about keto, LDL, and plaque

✅ Why LDL alone may not tell the whole story about heart disease risk

✅ How some high-risk individuals may still benefit from statins and other therapies

This study doesn’t answer whether keto causes heart disease or not. Instead, it shows that high LDL on a ketogenic diet is not a reliable predictor of plaque progression across all individuals. What is predictive? The presence of existing plaque.

💡 Key takeaway: Relying on surrogate markers of heart disease, like LDL and ApoB, is not the best way to assess heart disease risk in all populations.

If you're concerned about how elevated LDL may be affecting your heart health, the best next step is to speak with your doctor about cardiac imaging to directly assess plaque and gain a clearer picture of your individual risk.

Expert Featured:
- Dr. Matthew Budoff
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Resources Mentioned:
Plaque Begets Plaque, ApoB Does Not
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CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
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Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
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[Holly B @DressedToRead]

@realDaveFeldman What is the device for sleep? Looking for forward to this experiment!

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Hairpin Bridge by Taylor Adams #BookReview https://t.co/wW5cVYZVgu via @ingstje

[Debra @openbookpost]

When I read a book by Alice Feeney, I know that I am in for a very clever, gripping and twist filled ride and this book was no exception. You will need to keep your wits about you when reading this book! @alicewriterland @MacmillanAudio

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The Detective Up Late by Adrian McKinty https://t.co/hd8IcZotXq

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Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister @GillianMAuthor @MichaelJBooks https://t.co/ZIdRgsx2sq via @bethsy

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Book Haul Part 1! #NewBooks #Tbr https://t.co/cNINJUNAwn via @JoannaLouisePar

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Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson @JennyeJackson @MarinIreland @PRHAudio https://t.co/ga4LUtLMEt via @BlueMoodCafe1

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The Letter to Lahore by Tanu Shree Singh - Indian historical fiction https://t.co/t01xHOHFBm via @BooksTnReview

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The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye https://t.co/IHnPsLt2VA

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BOOK REVIEW - Dark Corners (Rachel Krall #2) by Megan Goldin https://t.co/96XbaZcZD3 via @DeesRadReads

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It's Wednesday . . . so what's been added to the pile beside my bed? https://t.co/B4DGweIhsn

[bookouture @bookouture]

A totally gripping psychological thriller from an Amazon No1. bestseller that will have your head spinning and your jaw on the floor with every twist.

Happy Publication Day to @samhayes and #TheInheritance. Have a wonderful day, Samantha!

Get it here: https://t.co/QDy9Cn02D9

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[TM Logan @TMLoganAuthor]

Audiobook lovers! Bargain alert...

The Curfew is just £5.99 for the whole of August on Audible!😍 Or if you're an Apple listener, The Holiday is £4.99 for a few more days - and my latest thriller The Mother is £4.99 until 22nd August.

That is all (for now)😉

[Shhh! I’m trying to read 📖 @shhhimtryingtor]

Why has it taken me so long to read this? I’m absolutely LOVING it!

[Lucy Mitchell @LucyMitchAuth]

My #tuesnews is that my new Christmas romance book with @Bloodhoundbook has a beautiful cover and I can’t wait to introduce you to Emily, Rory, Felix and Baxter the dog ❤️ https://t.co/C26mjXK80T #Christmasromancebooks

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@TuckerCarlson AND WE BACK!!! AMERICA LOVES YOU TUCKER! THIS IS GREAT! RIP FOX NEWS!💯