Evidence Question
Does Low-carbohydrate diet improve body composition?
Related to: Body CompositionShort answer
Low-carbohydrate diet appears to improve body composition.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Strong Evidence
- Supporting research
- 6 studys
- Randomized trials
- 6 trials
Why do we say this?
Across 6 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on body composition with Low-carbohydrate diet.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
6 published studys
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Weight Loss in Obese Individuals
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Glycemic Control in Older Adults
- Moderate low-carb diet improves diabetes control.
- Calorie-Restricted Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Diabetes Remission Rates