The Claim
In adults diagnosed with atherogenic dyslipidemia, following a 12-week hypocaloric carbohydrate-restricted diet results in greater weight loss (−10%) and reduced adiposity (−14%) compared to those on a hypocaloric low-fat diet, suggesting that macronutrient composition influences changes in body composition during calorie restriction.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you're an adult with a certain type of unhealthy cholesterol, cutting carbs while eating fewer calories might help you lose more weight and body fat over 3 months than cutting fat instead — the type of food you restrict could matter for how your body changes.
See the scientific wording
In adults with atherogenic dyslipidemia, a 12-week hypocaloric carbohydrate-restricted diet leads to greater weight loss (−10%) and reduced adiposity (−14%) compared to a hypocaloric low-fat diet, indicating that macronutrient composition may influence body composition changes during calorie restriction.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Carbohydrate Restriction has a More Favorable Impact on the Metabolic Syndrome than a Low Fat Diet
The study found that people who ate fewer carbs lost more weight and body fat than those who ate less fat, which is exactly what the claim says.
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