Table 7.

Summary of the Effect of Different Carbohydrates on Lipid and Lipoproteins

ComparisonsEffect on Lipids and Lipoproteins
Low GI vs. High GIHigh GI increases LDL-C
Sugar vs. StarchSugar increases LDL-C
Sugar vs. Complex CHOSugar increases LDL-C and TGs
Fructose vs. GlucoseFructose increases LDL-C and HDL-C and postprandial TGs

Sugar- sucrose, glucose, or fructose.

From: The Effect of Diet on Cardiovascular Disease and Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels

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