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I found this on a carnivore Facebook page. It's from the Endocrinology & Diabetes and Obesity journal. One of the authors is Ben Bickman. Love him!

Here's the summary:

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Extensive research has demonstrated the efficacy of the LCD to improve the most robust CVD risk factors, such as hyperglycemia, hypertension, and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Our review of the literature indicates that statin therapy for both primary and secondary prevention of CVD is not warranted for individuals on an LCD with elevated LDL-C who have achieved a low triglyceride/HDL ratio.

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