Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet <i>v.</i> low-fat diet for long-term weight loss: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Bezerra Bueno, Nassib; Sofia Vieira de Melo, Ingrid; Lima de Oliveira, Suzana; da Rocha Ataíde, Terezinha

doi:10.1017/s0007114513000548

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Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet v. low-fat diet for long-term weight loss: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Published in British Journal Of Nutrition • May 7, 2013

Authors:

Nassib Bezerra Bueno

Ingrid Sofia Vieira de Melo

Suzana Lima de Oliveira

Abstract

The role of very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets (VLCKD) in the long-term management of obesity is not well established. The present meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether individuals assigned to a VLCKD (i.e. a diet with no more than 50 g carbohydrates/d) achieve better long-term body weight a...

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Medicine

Ketogenic diet

Internal medicine

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