A Study of Genetic Influence on LDL Hyper-responsiveness in Patients Following a Ketogenic Diet

Genetic Influence on LDL Hyper-responsiveness in Patients Following a Ketogenic Diet

The purpose of this study is to identify whether individuals following a ketogenic diet who experience extreme LDL-C elevation, termed "hyper-responders", have identifiable genetic variations in genes involved in cholesterol absorption.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• LDL-C >170 mg/dL in response to starting a ketogenic diet

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not consent to blood draw for genetic testing
• Those with LDL-C <170 mg/dL on a ketogenic diet