The Claim
In overweight adults, a low-fat diet implemented over four weeks is associated with a greater loss of lean mass relative to fat mass compared to a low-carbohydrate diet, indicating differential effects on body composition.
What the research says
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If you're overweight and eat less fat for four weeks, you might lose more muscle than fat compared to someone who eats fewer carbs — even if both diets help you lose weight.
See the scientific wording
In overweight adults, a low-fat diet over four weeks is associated with greater loss of lean mass relative to fat mass compared to a low-carbohydrate diet, suggesting differential effects on body composition.
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