New low carb study

[JudoJosh]

That everyone is losing their minds over on the web

http://annals.org/mobile/article.aspx?articleid=1900694

Effects of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets

ABSTRACT

Background: Low-carbohydrate diets are popular for weight loss, but their cardiovascular effects have not been well-studied, particularly in diverse populations.
Objective: To examine the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet compared with a low-fat diet on body weight and cardiovascular risk factors.

Design: A randomized, parallel-group trial. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00609271)

Setting: A large academic medical center.

Participants: 148 men and women without clinical cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Intervention: A low-carbohydrate (<40 g/d) or low-fat (<30% of daily energy intake from total fat [<7% saturated fat]) diet. Both groups received dietary counseling at regular intervals throughout the trial.

Measurements: Data on weight, cardiovascular risk factors, and dietary composition were collected at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months.
Results: Sixty participants (82%) in the low-fat group and 59 (79%) in the low-carbohydrate group completed the intervention. At 12 months, participants on the low-carbohydrate diet had greater decreases in weight (mean difference in change, −3.5 kg [95% CI, −5.6 to −1.4 kg]; P = 0.002), fat mass (mean difference in change, −1.5% [CI, −2.6% to −0.4%]; P = 0.011), ratio of total–high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mean difference in change, −0.44 [CI, −0.71 to −0.16]; P = 0.002), and triglyceride level (mean difference in change, −0.16 mmol/L [−14.1 mg/dL] [CI, −0.31 to −0.01 mmol/L {−27.4 to −0.8 mg/dL}]; P = 0.038) and greater increases in HDL cholesterol level (mean difference in change, 0.18 mmol/L [7.0 mg/dL] [CI, 0.08 to 0.28 mmol/L {3.0 to 11.0 mg/dL}]; P < 0.001) than those on the low-fat diet.

Limitation: Lack of clinical cardiovascular disease end points.

Conclusion: The low-carbohydrate diet was more effective for weight loss and cardiovascular risk factor reduction than the low-fat diet. Restricting carbohydrate may be an option for persons seeking to lose weight and reduce cardiovascular risk factors

 

[genthoseffect]

All stuff that people in the know have been saying for years!

 

[T-Bone]

I've also read a few studies that people on low carbo diets versus low fat keep more muscle mass. Another reason to stick to low carb. Thanks for posting this Josh!

 

[Dulce]

All stuff that people in the know have been saying for years!

It's only common sense. It's always good to see the literature that supports it though. thanks for the post. They redid the "nutritional "pyramid to better reflect the low carb findings.

 

[HomeWorkouts]

I think it may have something to do with body type as well. I understand that a lot of people see results with low carb diets, but personally my body doesn't handle it well. I feel best on about a 55/30/15. But I definitely hate to hear all of the hate against eating meat because it has dangerous cholesterol. I think a balance of meat and whole grains is best. And of course, add fruits, veggies, nuts, and legumes.