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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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What to do if I have high cholesterol. Is there anything i can eat(meats wise) to lower bad cholesterol?

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