Research
Hormonal
Carbohydrate intake measures showed strong associations with weight loss at 3-, 6-, and 12-month time points.
Focusing on carbohydrate intake may enhance weight loss efforts.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Measures related to carbohydrate intake (total amount, glycemic index, added sugar, and fiber) showed strong associations with weight loss at 3-, 6-, and 12-mo time points in the full cohort.
Why this rating
Based on the large randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Evidence for the carbohydrate–insulin model in a reanalysis of the Diet Intervention Examining The Factors Interacting with Treatment Success (DIETFITS) trial
Adrián Soto-Mota et al. · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2023
cohort · n=609Cited 10×
Read the paper This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →