The Claim
Unhealthy versions of both low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets—those high in animal products or refined carbohydrates—are associated with a 14–17% higher risk of coronary heart disease compared to their healthy counterparts.
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.
Eating low-carb or low-fat diets that are full of meat or sugary refined foods might raise your risk of heart disease by about 14% to 17% compared to eating healthier versions of those same diets.
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Unhealthy versions of both low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets—those high in animal products or refined carbohydrates—are associated with a 14–17% higher risk of coronary heart disease compared to their healthy counterparts.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that eating low-carb or low-fat diets full of meat and refined carbs raises heart disease risk by about 12–14%, while eating healthier versions with plants and whole grains lowers it — which matches the claim almost exactly.
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