Effects of a Low-carbohydrate, High-fat Diet
10.7570/kjo.2016.25.4.176
- Author:
Junghwan KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Family Medicine, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea. twthrib@eulji.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Low-carbohydrate diet;
High-fat diet;
Weight loss;
Cardiovascular disease
- MeSH:
Blood Pressure;
Cardiovascular Diseases;
Cholesterol, HDL;
Cholesterol, LDL;
Diet;
Diet, Fat-Restricted;
Diet, High-Fat;
Mortality;
Triglycerides;
Weight Loss
- From:Korean Journal of Obesity
2016;25(4):176-183
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
It appears that a low-carbohydrate high-fat diet is more effective in weight loss than conventional low-fat diets for short-term periods of approximately 6 months. However, for long-term periods of about 1 year or more, the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet are reduced and the difference in weight loss between low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets disappears. A low-carbohydrate diet can lead to low triglycerides and high HDL cholesterol, and may even lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol. The effects of a low-carbohydrate diet on glycemic control are not clear, and there is no effect on blood pressure. A low-carbohydrate diet may lead to cardiovascular disease, and can increase cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.
