Research

Macro partitioning

Low-carbohydrate diets improve triglycerides and HDL more effectively than low-fat diets, while low-fat diets are more effective at reducing LDL cholesterol.

If your main issue is high triglycerides or low HDL, a low-carb diet may improve your heart health markers more than a low-fat diet. If your main issue is high LDL cholesterol, a low-fat diet might be more effective for that specific number. Consult a professional to interpret your full lipid panel.

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Bazzano et al. (2014) and Volek et al. (2009) reported that LCDs showed significant improvements in triglycerides and HDL, while LFDs were more effective in reducing LDL.
Ana Carolina Marion Cavicchioli et al. · Brazilian Journal of Health Review · 2024

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Based on RCTs and meta-analyses cited (Bazzano, Volek, Foster).

Source

Dieta de baixo carboidrato vs dieta de baixa gordura: uma análise geral

Ana Carolina Marion Cavicchioli et al. · Brazilian Journal of Health Review · 2024

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