Study detail
Recruiting
Genetic Influence on LDL Hyper-responsiveness in Patients Following a Ketogenic Diet
Mayo Clinic
Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Detailed criteria
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
Location
- Mayo ClinicRochester, Minnesota