Research
Macro partitioning
A Mediterranean-style diet with high unsaturated fats and low carbohydrates reduces epicardial fat volume, whereas a standard low-calorie diet and exercise alone do not.
Adopting a Mediterranean-style diet (high in unsaturated fats, low in carbs) can reduce epicardial fat in obese HFpEF patients, even without significant weight loss. Combine this with physical activity for best results. Avoid standard low-calorie diets if they do not reduce EAT.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
the CENTRAL randomised trial demonstrated that a Mediterranean-style diet high in unsaturated fats with low carbohydrate intake decreased epicardial fat, compared to a low-fat diet, independent of absolute weight loss achieved.
Why this rating
Supported by the CENTRAL randomized trial.
Source
Epicardial Fat in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Bad Actor or Just Lying Around?
Mary-Tiffany Oduah et al. · Cardiac failure review · 2023
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