The Claim
In hypogonadal men with metabolic syndrome, a 3-month low-carbohydrate diet is associated with a significant reduction in waist circumference and systolic blood pressure compared to a control group maintaining usual dietary patterns, independent of caloric restriction.
What the research says
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In men with low testosterone and metabolic syndrome, following a low-carbohydrate diet for three months is linked to measurable decreases in waist size and blood pressure compared to those who keep eating as usual, even when calorie intake is held constant.
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In hypogonadal men with metabolic syndrome, a 3-month low-carbohydrate diet is associated with a significant reduction in waist circumference and systolic blood pressure, independent of caloric restriction, compared to a control group maintaining usual dietary patterns.
Eating fewer carbohydrates lowers insulin levels, which reduces fat storage in the belly and decreases inflammation around fat cells. This allows the testes to produce more testosterone and makes more of it available in the blood. Higher testosterone improves blood vessel function, which lowers blood pressure and helps the body burn belly fat more effectively.
What the research says
1 studyMen with low testosterone and metabolic syndrome who ate fewer carbs lost belly fat and likely lowered their blood pressure more than men who ate normally, even when both groups ate the same amount of food.
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