How to Raise HDL and Lower Triglycerides (Not What You're Told)

Summary

Dr. Ken Berry discusses ways he believes people can raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol and lower triglycerides. He argues that advice to eat more whole grains and reduce saturated fat can be counterproductive, and instead promotes a low-carbohydrate diet with healthy fats.

Key strategies and claims

• Reduce carbohydrates, especially sugar and processed grains. Berry says that even whole-grain bread can raise blood sugar and insulin.
• Choose a low-carbohydrate eating pattern rich in fats he considers healthy, including meat and healthy oils. He says this may raise HDL and lower triglycerides.
• Consider a ketogenic diet. Berry presents it as a way to improve all five markers he lists for metabolic syndrome: triglycerides, HDL, blood sugar, blood pressure, and central obesity.
• Share health information with friends and family who may be concerned about cardiovascular risk.

Berry challenges guidance he attributes to Mayo Clinic, WebMD, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. He also questions the importance of total cholesterol and LDL, while emphasizing HDL, triglycerides, and markers of metabolic syndrome.

Note: These are the presenter’s claims, not individualized medical advice. The video’s views on dietary fat and cholesterol differ from many mainstream medical recommendations. Discuss diet changes and cholesterol results with a qualified healthcare professional.

Presenters and sources mentioned

• Presenter: Dr. Ken Berry (called “Dr. Barry” in the autogenerated subtitles)
• Sources and organizations: Mayo Clinic, WebMD, Cleveland Clinic, American Medical Association, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, Dave Feldman, and Siobhan Huggins