Research
Macro partitioning
Strict weight reduction diets (Low-carb, Ketogenic, Intermittent Fasting, VLCD) significantly increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies compared to balanced or low-fat diets.
If you use a restrictive diet like Keto or Intermittent Fasting to lose weight, you are at high risk for missing essential nutrients. You must actively supplement or carefully plan your meals to include these nutrients, as the diet itself limits your intake.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Diets that produced the most weight reduction also further puts these individuals at risk for worsening malnutrition... Despite low-carb, intermittent fasting, ketogenic, and very low-calorie diets being superior in assisting with medical weight reduction, they also have the highest risk of exacerbating nutrient deficiencies
Why this rating
Synthesized from multiple studies cited in the review regarding various diet types.
Source
Obesity and malnutrition in children and adults: A clinical review
Morgan Bradley et al. · Obesity Pillars · 2023
narrative_reviewCited 48×
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