Key clinical message: Although the lean mass hyper-responder (LMHR) phenotype is well known, its diagnosis is impeded by the influence of fat type and intake on the lipid profile. Accordingly, a detailed assessment is warranted if LMHR is suspected.
Abstract: A 47-year-old man with suspected familial hypercholesterolemia presented with elevated triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. He had adhered to a ketogenic diet and was suspected of a lean mass hyper-responder phenotype; however, his lipid profile did not meet the definition. His lipid profile improved through dietary management without medication.
Keywords: carbohydrate‐restricted diet; ketogenic diet; lean mass hyper‐responder; low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol; triglyceride.
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