Research
Metabolic adaptation
For trials with a mean BMI ≥35, LDL cholesterol decreased by 7 mg/dL on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Practitioners should note that low-carbohydrate diets may lower LDL cholesterol in individuals with high BMI.
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For trials with a mean BMI ≥35, LDL cholesterol decreased by 7 mg/dL (95% CI: -12.1, -1.3).
Why this rating
Based on a meta-analysis of 41 trials.
Source
Increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol on a low-carbohydrate diet in adults with normal but not high body weight: A meta-analysis
Adrián Soto-Mota et al. · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2024
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