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Low-carbohydrate diets are at least as effective for weight loss as other diets.
Practitioners can consider low-carbohydrate diets as a viable option for weight loss in patients.
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Low-carbohydrate diets are at least as effective for weight loss as other diets.
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The claim is based on a review of physiological effects, indicating a strong basis for the conclusion.
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Low-carbohydrate diets for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes
Kevin D. Hall et al. · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2018
DOI 10.1097/mco.0000000000000470
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