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Since atkins diet means eat lots of meat to lose weight. now wouldn't this raise cholesterol levels?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Diet: It often does elevate lipids but not always.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 5/10/2013

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A member asked:

Since atkins diet means eat lots of meat to lose weight. now wouldn't this raise cholesterol levels?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

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