Research
Molecular
Adopting MLCDs, particularly those with sufficient fiber content, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases in patients suffering from dyslipidemia.
Practitioners may consider recommending MLCDs with sufficient fiber to patients with dyslipidemia to help reduce cardiovascular risks.
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These results for the first time highlighted the potential of adopting MLCDs, particularly those with sufficient fiber content, as a powerful strategy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases in patients suffering from dyslipidemia.
Why this rating
The study is a meta-analysis and systematic review.
Source
Evaluating the differential benefits of varying carbohydrate-restricted diets on lipid profiles and cardiovascular risks in dyslipidemia: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Kang Liu et al. · Food & Function · 2025
DOI 10.1039/d4fo05125d
Meta-analysisCited 3×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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