In Reply to: Re: New study published in American Journal of Cardiology proves diet that is high in carb and low in fat increases Triglycerides, lowers HDL and increases risk of heart attack. posted by teresa c. on December 04, 2000 at 19:22:08:

There may be other factors, like hypothyroidism.
High Cholesterol is a typical low-thyroid symptom that is frequently not properly diagnosed.
Check the Thyroid Board, and about.com/thyroid.

Also, you still need to eat lots of low carb vegetables for needed minerals and vitamins, not just proteins, to be healthy. Just avoid corn and potaoes.