Dr. Perlmutter's Advice

Question 0

Is cholesterol a good predictor of heart attack risk?

Answer 0

No. Cholesterol is an extremely poor predictor of heart attack risk. Over half of all patients hospitalized with a heart attack have cholesterol levels in the “normal” range.

Question 1

What are the most important modifiable risk factors related to heart attack risk?

Answer 1

Smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of aerobic exercise, overweight, and a diet high in carbohydrates.

Question 2

What does Dr P recommend as your Dailey carbohydrate intake?

Answer 2

60 grams which is 240 calories which is 12% of a 2000 calorie diet.

Question 3

What were results of low fat vs low carb diet?

Answer 3

Low fat(60% Ca carbs, 20% fat, 20% protein
Vs
Low Glycemic(40.% carbs,40% fat, 20% protein)
Vs
Low carb(10% carbs, 60% fat, 30% protein)

Low carb burned most calories, triggered biggest improvement in insulin sensitivity, 2x low fat, triglycerides, a powerful cardiovascular risk marker averaged 66 in low carb and 107 in low fat. pp123-124.