Research Supporting a Low-Carb Diet

Studies show that following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet results in weight loss, lower cholesterol, and stable blood glucose.

The links below reference a small list of summaries from research that has been done on low-carb diets, fat intake, and nutrition relating to carbohydrates.

• Low-Carb Diet Safe over Long Term
• Low-fat Diets May Not Be Best For Weight Loss, Study Suggests
• Table Comparing Low-Fat and Low-Carbohydrate Diets
• New Duke Findings Corroborate Earlier Studies Demonstrating Benefits of Low-Carb Diet
• Cincinnati Study Shows Short-Term Effectiveness of Low-Carb Diet
• University of Connecticut Studies Indicate Ketosis is Safe
• Saturated Fat Does Not Pose Heart Risk in Men
• Health effects of trans fatty acids
• Low Carbohydrate Diet Beneficial for Men with Uncontrolled Diabetes
• Insulin Resistance Linked to Diabetes and Other Disorders
• Effects of Sustained Ketosis on Metabolism
• Does a Low-Carb Diet Hinder Brain Function?
• Low Carb Diet Effective, Study Shows
• Effects of a Very-Low-Carbohydrate Diet with Nutritional Supplementation
• Compound in Meat Prevents Diabetes
• Replacement of Starch with Saturated Fat in Patients with Diabetes Studied
• Consuming more protein, fewer carbohydrates may be healthier
• Heart Disease Related to Glycemic Load
• Conference Report of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets, Part 1
• Conference Report of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets, Part 2
• Response of Body Weight to Carbs and Fat
• Cholesterol Myths (Off Site)
• The low fat/low cholesterol diet is ineffective (Off Site)

Here are some news items that report the effectiveness of a low-carb diet.

• New Studies All Support Atkins-Style Diets - AP
• Interview with Dr. Atkins CNN: Larry King Live
• What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie? - New York Times
• The Soft Science of Dietary Fat By Gary Taubes
• Obese Men Produce More Fat After High-Carb Meal
• Research shows promising results with high-fat, high-protein diet
• Study: Atkins Diet Safe and Effective

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