Research
Macro partitioning
In Korean populations, high carbohydrate intake (50-80% of energy) is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, elevated triglycerides, and lower HDL cholesterol, but a reduced risk of elevated total and LDL cholesterol.
If you eat a traditional Korean high-carb diet, be aware that high carb intake correlates with higher triglycerides and lower HDL. However, it may keep LDL lower. Focus on improving the quality of your carbohydrates (whole grains) rather than just cutting them.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
Within this range of carbohydrate intake, high carbohydrate intake was associated with an increased risk of elevated triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels but with a reduced risk of elevated total and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels.
Why this rating
Based on multiple large-scale observational studies (KNHANES, KoGES).
Source
Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Korea: Why Does It Matter, and What Is Next?
Kyungho Ha et al. · Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome · 2021
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