Research
Macro partitioning
Moderate carbohydrate intake (50-60% of energy) is associated with the lowest all-cause mortality risk, forming a U-shaped relationship where both very low (<40%) and very high (>70%) intakes increase mortality risk.
Aim for 50-60% of your calories from carbohydrates for optimal longevity. Both very low and very high carbohydrate intakes are associated with higher mortality risks.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The optimal range of carbohydrate intake was depicted by a U-shaped relationship between carbohydrate intake and mortality, with 50%–60% of energy from carbohydrates having the lowest mortality risk.
Why this rating
Based on large multinational cohort studies (PURE, ARIC) and meta-analyses.
Source
Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Korea: Why Does It Matter, and What Is Next?
Kyungho Ha et al. · Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome · 2021
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