Is a low carb diet safe for people diagnosed with hyperlipidemia (spelling?). im a 40 year old female. i walk 3 miles a day.

Yes: Low carb diets are safe unless the gap between calories burned and calories eaten is too high. You will probably burn approximately 2000 calories per day if you are moderately active. If you eat roughly 1500 calories daily, after one week you will have lost 3500 colories, which equals one pound. This is a safe and steady way to lose weight.

Yes: Simple sugars and processed carbs should be avoided or limited. This includes any flour product. The fine grind makes absorption quick, and spikes your blood sugar which increases Insulin and promotes weight gain. Good fats such as olive oil and coconut oil are fine in sensible amounts. Eat a rainbow of organic vegetables and 3-4 oz protein with each meal 5 hours apart.

High fat is not good: If your diet is low in carbs and high in fat it will likely exacerbate your hyperlipidemia. This is especially true if you have metabolic syndrome and hypertriglyceridemia. However, if you lose weight (i.e. The overall diet is low in calories), then there may be a net beneficial effect on lipids. Moderation in the diet is best approach. Focus on good carbs, high fiber, natural foods, avoid sugar.

Yes: Carb can be transferred to lipid inside body. If you have hyperlipidemia, lower carb intake can help.

Absolutely : Low carbohydrate diet reduces insulin resistance which ultimately reduces lipogenesis or the synthesis of lipids hence will lower your cholesterol and even more your triglycerides.