Evidence Question
Does Low-carbohydrate diet improve gut microbiota diversity?
Related to: Gut Microbiota DiversityShort answer
Low-carbohydrate diet may worsen gut microbiota diversity or be associated with harm.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Emerging Evidence
- Supporting research
- 1 study
- Randomized trials
- 1 trial
Why do we say this?
Across 1 randomized trial, the evidence showed an effect on gut microbiota diversity with Low-carbohydrate diet.
Context and limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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Supporting research
1 published study