Blood Work Results on a Carnivore Diet
I recently got a full blood panel done after staying strict on the carnivore diet, and I wanted to share the results here — both for transparency and to help anyone curious about how this way of eating might affect biomarkers.
Below is a simple breakdown of the results:
Lipid Panel
- HDL (Good Cholesterol): 64 mg/dL
Excellent. This is protective for cardiovascular health. - Triglycerides: 43 mg/dL
Very low. Indicates great metabolic health. - LDL (Bad Cholesterol): 143 mg/dL
Slightly high. Expected with high saturated fat intake on a carnivore diet. Not necessarily a concern when HDL is high and triglycerides are low. - Total Cholesterol: 215 mg/dL
Borderline high. Still within a manageable range, especially given context. - Non-HDL Cholesterol: 151 mg/dL
Above desirable, but not alarming.
Metabolic Panel
- Fasting Glucose: 71 mg/dL
Excellent blood sugar control. No spikes, no insulin resistance. - BUN (Urea Nitrogen): 20 mg/dL
High-normal. Likely reflects high protein intake — expected on carnivore. - Creatinine: 0.99 mg/dL
Normal. Good kidney function. - Sodium: 136 mmol/L & Chloride: 99 mmol/L
Low-normal. Could be improved with more salt, especially if training hard or sweating a lot. - Potassium, CO2, Anion Gap, Calcium
All within optimal ranges.
Final Thoughts
Overall, these results reflect excellent metabolic health. My HDL and triglycerides are in the best possible range, which many experts argue are far more important than LDL alone. The slight elevation in LDL is expected on a high-fat, animal-based diet and isn’t inherently dangerous when viewed in full context.
I feel great, perform well, and have stable energy throughout the day. This blood work backs up how I feel physically.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Always consult with a trusted health professional when interpreting your labs or making major dietary shifts.