Category Archives: Small LDL particles

Cholesterol belly

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Dr. Davis

Kate posted these “before” and “after” values for her cholesterol panel, i.e., values from before her wheat elimination, then values after elimination. Her experience helps illustrate a number of important issues that surround lipid/cholesterol testing. I thought it would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cholesterol, Lipids, Small LDL particles | 105 Comments

Safe sex . . . on weekends only

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Dr. Davis

“I think totally eliminating wheat is too hard! What if I cut back, say, 80 or 90%? Can I still get most of the benefits?” The short answer: No. Let me explain. If you cut back on sugar by 90%, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetite stimulation, Bowel flora, Gliadin, Small LDL particles, Wheatlessness | 116 Comments

Heart Poison

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dr. Davis

Claire has small LDL particles. Small LDL particles are the #1 most common abnormality leading to coronary disease, heart attack, as well as procedures like stents and bypass surgery. (No, it’s NOT high cholesterol!) At the start of her program, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-free, Small LDL particles | 85 Comments