Are low carb and keto diets dangerous for your heart? What are the effects on cholesterol and cardiovascular risk? Cardiologist and DietDoctor medical director Dr. Bret Sher answers these questions disentangling facts from myths.

00:00 Intro
00:52 Bret's journey as a low-carb cardiologist
06:30 Top myths about cholesterol and cardiovascular risk on low carb or keto
09:15 Dr. Aronica on saturated fat and blood lipids on a healthy low-carb diet
11:20 Is keto low in fiber and veggies?
14:50 How to engage your doctor if you want to try keto
16:45 Cholesterol on keto: From confusion to context
24:50 Detecting bias in science and challenging conventional wisdom
30:15 Are you a "hyper-responder"? How to test and manage high cholesterol on keto
34:45 Bret's diet and how to educate children about healthy nutrition