research shows that over the short-term low carbohydrate/high protein diets have beneficial effects on blood lipids especially raising the good kind of cholesterol hdl. it's important to note that some of the benefits seen in cardiovascular risk factors may be due to the weight loss that accompanies such diets. there isn't much data regarding the long-term effects on cholesterol especially ldl. some of the foods avoided on paleo help keep cholesterol (ldl) down such as oats and beans. so it is possible that your cholesterol could go up especially once you are done losing weight. i recommend getting lab work done so you can track your blood lipid levels. best paleo recipes books for good health<link>
can the paleo diet raise my cholesterol. my wife is on the paleo diet and i have joined her (to some degree). i eat two eggs every morning along with 2 pieces of bacon. i use coconut oil along with real butter to cook with. could these factors be raising my cholesterol?