Exploring the highs and lows of very low carbohydrate high fat diets on weight loss and diabetes- and cardiovascular disease-related risk markers: A systematic review.

Lynda J RossAngela ByrnesRobin L HayAndrea CawteJane E Musial

Published in: Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia (2020)

VLCHF and LF diets with moderate energy restriction demonstrate similar weight loss and improvements to BP to 3 months. However, adherence is likely poor without intensive support from health professionals. Dietary SFA should be monitored to ensure recommended intakes, but longer-term studies with high adherence are required to confirm the level of CVD-risk and potential harms.

Keyphrases

weight loss
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
type diabetes
preterm infants
physical activity
adipose tissue
risk assessment
cardiovascular risk factors
high intensity
body mass index
human health