Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Carbohydrate reduction leads to a significant decrease in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) levels, indicating improved liver function, while HDL cholesterol may show a small decline.
Your liver function is likely to improve, as shown by a significant drop in ALT levels. However, be aware that HDL ('good') cholesterol may decrease slightly. This is a common finding with carbohydrate reduction and should be monitored by your doctor.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) decreased significantly from 33 U/L (IQR: 22–52 U/L) to 23 U/L (IQR: 18–37 U/L; p < 0.001, r = 0.53). HDL cholesterol decreased significantly from 1.10 mmol/L (IQR: 0.92–1.26 mmol/L) to 1.06 mmol/L (IQR: 0.88–1.22 mmol/L; p = 0.029, r = 0.31).
Why this rating
Retrospective observational data; lipid changes are statistically significant but small in effect size.
Source
Carbohydrate Reduction and a Holistic Model of Care in Diabetes Management: Insights from a Retrospective Multi-Year Audit in New Zealand
Caryn Zinn et al. · Nutrients · 2025
cohort · n=106Cited 1×
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