Diet vs Exercise for Belly Fat
Effects of a Very Low-Carbohydrate High-Fat Diet and High-Intensity Interval Training on Visceral Fat Deposition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Overfat Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
VLCHF diet reduced visceral fat but also caused muscle loss
Many assume low-carb diets only burn fat, but this shows they also deplete lean body mass—something not commonly discussed in popular diet culture.
Practical Takeaways
If you're trying to lose belly fat, a VLCHF diet can be effective, but consider adding resistance training to preserve muscle mass.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
VLCHF diet reduced visceral fat but also caused muscle loss
Many assume low-carb diets only burn fat, but this shows they also deplete lean body mass—something not commonly discussed in popular diet culture.
Practical Takeaways
If you're trying to lose belly fat, a VLCHF diet can be effective, but consider adding resistance training to preserve muscle mass.
Publication
Journal
Frontiers in Nutrition
Year
2021
Authors
L. Cipryan, Tomas Dostal, M. Litschmannová, P. Hofmann, Philip Maffetone, P. Laursen