Very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diets revisited

Cleve Clin J Med. 2002 Nov;69(11):849, 853, 856-8 passim. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.69.11.849.

Abstract

Much scientific and anecdotal data demonstrate favorable metabolic responses to very-low-carbohydrate diets. We believe that very-low-carbohydrate diets merit further study for weight loss, and that criticisms of these diets lack scientific evidence.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Appetite / physiology
  • Body Water / metabolism
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / administration & dosage*
  • Energy Intake / physiology
  • Energy Metabolism / physiology
  • Exercise / physiology
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance / physiology
  • Ketone Bodies / biosynthesis
  • Risk Factors
  • Weight Loss / physiology*

Substances

  • Dietary Carbohydrates
  • Ketone Bodies