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Waist circumference was reduced to a significantly greater degree in the LCHF vs. acellular group at 6 months.
LCHF diets may be more effective for reducing waist circumference compared to acellular carbohydrate diets.
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Waist circumference was reduced to a significantly greater degree in the LCHF vs. acellular group at 6 months.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Diets differing in carbohydrate cellularity and amount similarly reduced visceral fat in people with obesity - a randomized controlled trial (CARBFUNC)
Cathrine Horn Sommersten et al. · Clinical Nutrition · 2022
rct · n=193Cited 8×
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