The Claim
In overweight and obese adults, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate weight loss program results in a median weight loss of 14.5 kg (5.3 kg/m²) over a median duration of 238 days, with significant reductions in waist circumference and fat mass, and a small increase in muscle mass, indicating effective and metabolically favorable changes in body composition.
What the research says
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People who are overweight or obese can lose about 14.5 kg in around 8 months on a high-protein, low-carb diet, mostly from fat, while even gaining a little muscle.
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A high-protein, low-carbohydrate weight loss program leads to a median weight loss of 14.5 kg (5.3 kg/m²) over a median of 238 days in overweight and obese adults, with significant reductions in waist circumference and fat mass, and a small increase in muscle mass, indicating effective and metabolically favorable body composition change.
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