Dr. Nadir Ali is an interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He is also the chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Before working as a cardiologist, he served as an assistant professor of medicine for eight years at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also received his medical training.
Dr. Ali has championed many aspects of the science and practice of a low-carb lifestyle in the local Clear Lake area since 2013. He organises a monthly nutritional seminar in the Searcy Auditorium of the Clear Lake Hospital that receives more than 100 visitors every month from the local community. Dr Ali’s focus is on managing heart disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
63 responses to “Dr. Nadir Ali – ‘Why LDL cholesterol goes up with low carb diet and is it bad for health?’”
This is one of the finest presentations and discourses on the benefits of LDL and a ketogenic diet high in animal based foods. Fantastic that he gives credit to this grass roots movement to citizen scientists and patients. He warns those in the medical community to get on board and change the policies or they will all get the buggy whip! Wow!
I am convinced!!
Has anyone here ever read The China Study? I notice these doctors pushing a high fat low carb diet never reference the great body of research that proves them wrong. Where do you get your micro-nutrition? Or do you not believe there are tens of thousands of scientifically identified nutrients in whole foods?
Been on the Keto Diet for 2 years and just got my blood work back and this is spot on. I’ve never felt better!
How are you doing?
@snow40741 that’s no longer keto, being in ketosis is an objective state you can measure
@CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART OH GOD Question my mom just god a cerebral infarction, appart from giving her blood thinner for it, they said her LDL cholestrol is high aswell and could be a risk factor and gave her statin. Does having statin help maybe if you are at a risk facor like having a cerebral infarction?
@Jason Maskell same happened today to me ! Except I already paid for Rosuvador FTA but I won’t take it 👍
I’m down 24.6lbs since I started keto (9 weeks ago). I’ve never felt more awake and alert. I stopped taking Ritalin for my ADHD. It’s a life changing experience.
Look into the work of Neurologist -also qualified in nutrition – Natasha C.McBride; she developed the GAPS diet for many conditions; this after her son was cured through diet (he had ADHD).
Now look into vitamin D
My bipolar has been in remission (fat adaption exasperated it while on psych meds), my eating disorder is in remission as well. Anxiety was not helped with a keto diet but after believing and being told medication was the only thing to help my bipolar disorder and I HAD psychosis intermittently as well as 3 psychiatrists diagnose bipolar it is unbelieveable to me where I am now. My bipolar mood changes were always influenced by extreme stress and that isnt happening now. I would say my anxiety is worse than when I was on medication and it was already to the point that I am disabled so I am unsure how to move forward. The meds that helped some with anxiety made keto impossible due to the bipolar. Living with the anxiety has been unresolved through copious amounts of therapy and only seems to disappear up to 48 hours with an ativan which i dont want to take. My current plan is to utilize yoga/breathing exercise as it does help but it doesnt stop me from visiting the hospital constantly.
Fyi before keto I was on tons of psych meds (cipralex, wellbutrin, topamax, clonazepam, seroquel), was diagnosed with t2 diabetes an a1c of 9 are skip the dishes/fast food every meal or the day, my hdl was .86, ldl 3.01, trigs 1.44. Only my hdl was out of range (low), 9 months later eating keto without many processed foods my hdl is 1.21 ldl 4.67 and trigs 1.03. I was eating far more sat fat and very unhealthy previously at 3000 to 3500 calories a day yet my ldl went up 50% when I lost 75lbs. How could it possibly be saturated fat doing this? My dietician is equally perplexed and this has led her to start investigating.
Thank you for sharing this. My husband and I have been on Keto diet for almost a year and we motivated my mother, brother and a handful of friends to start Keto about 6 months ago. My 76 y.o. mother is getting ready for her annual check up/ lab work. I do think her physician will be too happy about her being on Keto even though she has lost weight and feels great. I’m sure he will be upset that she stopped her statin drug (only med she was on….even though her blood work was high normal). I’m going to share this video with her and others. I’m sure we will be looking for another physician for her.
Hi dear how ru hope u n ur family members are doing great , just wondering if u guys still on ketogenic diet n wht was the blood work of ur mom
Yes definitely change your GP or you’ll be looking for an undertaker.
No matter what you think of your doctor’s competence, we are all ultimately responsible for our healthcare decisions because no one else has to endure our death.
@Natalie Wood- defender-of-the-week u tube has been out that long. Where have I been? Smiles.
@Peter B. That’s a very comfortable way of looking at it. You’re not responsible for anything. Just let things roll. Who cares?
@Manfred Chladt Sorry, just another platitude. Shall we tell animals to quit preying in each other as well? Should we show reverence to what we eat and how we treat animals? Of course.
@Manfred Chladt So true hence a book that was titled the omnivores dilemma!
Thank you for having the courage to speak out against the conventional train of thought on LDL and cholesterol.
I’ve been intermittent fasting for 5 months now (mostly 16/8) and got today my first blood test results and is the reason I’m here. I had exactly the results this presentation told. Perfect results on all but LDL. But now I know why and I’m not going to worry about it. My blood results now in 2020 are better than what I had in 2003.
I’ve lost 15 kg in three months through fasting!! I’m 5’8 and used to weigh 95 kg but after watching Dr.Berg’s videos about intermittent fasting I decided to follow it strictly that helped me a lot in getting back to close to a healthy weight so I’m very thankful to Dr.Berg for saving my life and he says same thing as said in this video
@Kian my LDL is getting higher after fasting…did your LDL lower after sometime?
@Anwaar Ibrahim look at your triglyceride and HDL too. You want you triglyceride / HDL lower that 2.0 and ideal is 1.0. I think LDL will stabilize, but may not go down.
@Anwaar Ibrahim
If you listened to the video you would understand that there is no need to be concerned about your LDL & your body excretes excess into your bowel and then mops up bad stuff( bacteria & toxins) in the gut.
So you could say that on a keto diet high LDL is beneficial.
Unfortunately, my other indicators didn’t improve with 16-18hrs of fasting. no junk food. It turned out my fatty liver issue and high cholesterol was due to Vitamin D deficiency. After going to dietician, I was able to reduce some weight and fix the LDL issue. He kept me on plant based diet for 5 weeks and my LDL lowered from 160 to 114, Tri: from 264 to 50. Fatty liver is nearly gone.
Dr Berg is not a real doctor but some of his advice is pretty good.
Phew! Thank goodness for this talk. Now I know why my GP says my LDL is too high and suggested stains which I declined. I fast 18:6 most days and am low carb. This really put my mind at ease!🙏🙏🙏
@Aye Eiou Did you lose weight? Did you feel better?
@Phi N I agree, except that it Never shows up to attack you. Our bodies are always trying to save us. There is no such thing as “bad” cholesterol because our body would never do that. And lowering LDL is the Worst thing you can do if you are not also changing your diet and lifestyle at the same time. I knew a 85 yr old whose cholesterol was 800! She was sharp as a tack and lived alone until her death at 104.
@Suzanne Carrier exercise will balance it, ask the dr if he has a drug to balance you’re cholesterol rather than lower it.Or perhaps try vitamin e, and fish or fish oil.
@code grey Did you take the Covid vaccine? Lots of Cardiac issues related to the jab. Just a heads-up, keep your mind open as these are strange times.
@Debbie Cote how are you now?
I’ve been on a Keto diet now for three months and have significantly reduced my carb intake. I’ve not eaten potatoes, wheat or pasta or any processed food since July (It’s now early November). My main motivation was to lose some weight (lost over 23lbs) and better protect myself againt COVID-19. I have to say I have just turned 60 and have never felt better. I am sleeping better, I feel alert and simply don’t have any hunger cravings. I am now doing intermittant fasting as I simply don’t feel the need for more than one quality meal early evening meal. Having just had my blood test results my doctor informed me that my kidney & liver function looked normal with HDL & Triglycerides being in the normal range. I was alarmed to learn that my LDL was high, but thankfully for the above video I can take comfort that I wont need to rush out and start taking medication.
Thank you so much for this. I’m age 52 and just had my first physical in the 2 years since going keto. My lipid profile mirrors exactly what Dr. Ali shared: LDL went up, HDL went up, and triglycerides dropped by 50%. I’m off of blood pressure and GERD meds for the first time in almost 20 years and feeling great. Meanwhile, my doctor wants me to have a bunch of cardiac tests and thinks I’m going to die because my LDL is 167.
If he’s open minded, I’ll see if I can get him to watch this video. If not, I guess it’s time for me to find a new doctor.
Same situation…
Get the advance lipid test NMR. The LDL-p (particles) is a better predictor of a blood clot that leads to a heart attack or stroke. The ldl-p must not be high in number. You can get the test from lab corp. It’s about 119.00 but worth it.
I’m on low carbs, my blood report is similar to urs
Change your Doctor. Mime was 306 but,y triglycerides was 62 my doctor said because it . I was fine.
@Ronald Renegade Exactly the opposite. I eat less than 20 carbs a day, mostly from a few raspberries, and my LDL is 282 (TG 88, HDL 64). Every other blood marker is normal, BP is normal, I’m down 90lbs from my high of 264lbs, I never get sick, etc etc. Dr Ali is 100% correct here. Telling me I’m unhealthy and going to die is all about medication and money, not health. Did you watch this video at all?
One of the best, most encouraging videos I have ever seen about my high LDL due to Keto and intermittent fasting!
My father thought he was healthy regardless of his high LDL, yet had a massive heart attack at 57
@Michael L Agreed now im confuse af because im not sure im going to enjoy that im 36 years old and my LDL is 127 mg/dl or continue my IF with mix of keto diet.
What a wonderful presentation, I feel that I am a privilege person to listen such a very high quality lecture!
Extreme high quality
I agree….
Amazing how we have been taught exactly the opposite. My Oncologist who put me on Keto/Intermittent fasting in Feb 2021 to drop 15 lbs (I lost 22 lbs of fat) was delighted to see my weight drop, my fat gone, and my cholesterol UP from 190 to 251. He told me: You’re doing it right! Don’t change a thing! The difference in him versus my American Schooled Primary Care MD? He was European trained and does not cater to big Pharma. So fortunate to have scored him as my Oncologist 🙏🏼.
@LNK Yes so very true. It seems to be the big issue that no one wants to take on. Too much wealth at stake and mind boggling economic disruption!
Why woukd you want your cholesterol to go up? Isnt that the opposite
As an American trained physician I can tell you that you are absolutely correct. IMO.
Our Oncologists in my Country suggest us not to eat too much meat expecially red meat. More vegetables, legumes and fruit.
@Trena Morris
The brilliance of science, reasoning, logic, and unpretentious intent to make mankind well-guided with correct knowledge of health—that is, Dr. Nadir Ali. You are a gift to humanity.
Best free education, best presentation, and most of all best useful information. Thank you Dr Nadir.
Yes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Dr Nadir. I was on Ketogenic Diet for the last 6 months, this month when I had my Lipid profile, exactly same happened & traditional Dr confused me by horrifying me that my LDL is too high & it is dangerous for me. Now after your lecture I am much satisfied and confident as my body is sending me all positive signals.
After 2 years now do you get better?
How are you doing now?
I’m 28 and I work out all the time. Do not drink and do not smoke. I will eat JUNK food here & there like anyone else. But he said it was 213 LDL. Scared shitless now
I am so happy to watch this video. he confirms everything Dr Berg is saying about it! Great lecture!
I’m 42, regular body weight/BMI with no health problems.
I just got blood testing which I hadn’t done in 3 years, with the last year doing IF and mostly keto diet and substantial reduction of carbs intake. Results are absolutely consistent with Dr Ali’s prsentation.
My total cholesterol is 201, it was 164 in 2019. My LDL is 113, it was 93. Both values flagged as high (Regular values: Cholesterol <200; LDL <100). But triglycerides are down to 59 (65 in 2019), HDL up to 77 (56 in 2019). It looks like triglycerides/HDL ratio and HDL/total cholesterol ratio have improved and can be considered optimal in terms of heart disease risks.
Legendary presentation, thank you 🙏 my LDL is nearly 400 but my Trigs/HDL is under 0.5 and zero on my CAC