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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Weight Loss but Lacks Micronutrients
Última actualización 22 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
HF group consumed less vitamin K (HF = 124.0 ± 15.0; LC = 220.0 ± 39.1; p = .025).
This study assessed the micronutrient adequacy of high-fiber and low-carbohydrate diets, finding significant differences in nutrient intake between the two groups.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
High Risk
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Study focus
This study assessed the micronutrient adequacy of high-fiber and low-carbohydrate diets, finding significant differences in nutrient intake between the two groups.
Clinical relevance
Understanding the micronutrient profiles of popular diets is crucial for clinicians and patients making dietary choices. This study highlights the potential nutritional deficiencies associated with fad diets, emphasizing the need for balanced nutrition to support overall health.
Keep in mind
The study's sample size and demographics may limit generalizability. Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled. The focus on short-term outcomes may not reflect long-term dietary effects.
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Neal M, Serena T, Michael P, Hildemar DS, Wagner LDP. The micronutrient adequacy of common fad diets is rarely assessed. Food Science & Nutrition. 2020;8(11):6047-6060. doi:10.1002/fsn3.1895
Efectos Principales
Low-carbohydrate dieters retained weight loss better than high-fiber dieters (p = .06).
High-fiber group had lower vitamin K intake (HF = 124.0 ± 15.0; LC = 220.0 ± 39.1; p = .025).
High-fiber group had higher folate intake (HF = 479.9 ± 34.0; LC = 333.8 ± 22.1; p < .001).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to High-fiber diet and Body weight, Folate intake, Iron intake, and 3 more.
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Primary intervention
High-fiber diet
Primary outcomes
- Body weight
- Folate intake
- Iron intake
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- Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Weight Loss
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- High-fiber dieters consumed 146.1 mcg more folate (p < .001).
- Low-carbohydrate dieters had 72 mg less magnesium intake (p < .001).
- High-fiber dieters had lower vitamin B12 intake by 1 mcg (p = .026).
A quién se aplica
- Adults seeking to improve their dietary habits.
- Individuals interested in weight management strategies.
- People considering fad diets for health reasons.
Tener en Cuenta
- The study does not address long-term adherence to diets.
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study sample.
- Nutritional assessments were based on self-reported data, which may introduce bias.
Entre Líneas
- The study's sample size and demographics may limit generalizability.
- Potential confounding factors were not fully controlled.
- The focus on short-term outcomes may not reflect long-term dietary effects.
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This study contributes to evidence on High-fiber diet and Body Weight, High-fiber diet and Folate intake.
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Diet and Nutrition
High-fiber diet → Body Weight
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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High-fiber diet → Folate intake
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Folate intake as a key outcome.
High-fiber diet Evidence Hub
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intervention_hubContributes to High-fiber diet evidence base.
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Does High-fiber diet affect body weight?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of High-fiber diet for Body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does High-fiber diet improve folate intake?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of High-fiber diet for Folate intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Folate intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does High-fiber diet improve iron intake?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of High-fiber diet for Iron intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Iron intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does High-fiber diet improve magnesium intake?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of High-fiber diet for Magnesium intake.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Magnesium intake
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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