People eating low-carb, high-fat food have about the same blood fat, sugar, and inflammation levels as those eating plant-based or meat-inclusive diets, so it doesn’t seem to hurt their short-term metabolism or blood sugar.

If you're overweight and have high cholesterol, eating a vegan diet low in carbs (but high in fats from nuts and oils) for 6 months might help you lose more weight and lower your bad cholesterol more than eating a vegetarian diet high in carbs.

If overweight people with high fat in their blood switch to a vegan diet low in carbs for six months, their triglyceride levels drop more than if they ate a vegetarian diet high in carbs — which is good for their heart health.

Eating a lot of meat and sugary refined foods like white bread and pastries is linked to more body inflammation, higher fat levels in your blood, and a 14 to 17% greater chance of developing heart disease—even if you’re counting carbs, fats, or proteins.

If you're overweight and have high cholesterol, eating a vegan diet low in carbs for 6 months might lower your bad cholesterol markers more than a vegetarian diet high in carbs — meaning your heart might be at lower risk.

People who choose to eat very little carbs and lots of fat tend to have worse eating habits than vegans, vegetarians, and regular meat-eaters—mainly because they eat fewer whole grains, fruits, and healthy fats.