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A Review of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets

Westman, E.C., Mavropoulos, J., Yancy, W.S., et al., "A Review of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets", Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 5(6), 2003,  pages 476-483.

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In response to the emerging epidemic of obesity in the United States, a renewal of interest in alternative diets has occurred, especially in diets that limit carbohydrate intake. Recent research has demonstrated that low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets can lead to weight loss and favorable changes in serum triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This review summarizes the physiology and recent clinical studies regarding this type of diet.

The following information was written by Atkins professionals.

A review of the published research confirms that individuals tend to lose more weight on carbohydrate restricted diets than on conventional weight loss diets that are higher in carbohydrates. In addition, these diets have shown favorable effects on risk factors associated with heart disease.