Evidence Question
What evidence is available on a low-carbohydrate diet and weight-loss outcomes?
Related to: Weight LossShort answer
Low-carbohydrate diet appears to affect weight loss.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Strong Evidence
- Supporting research
- 14 studys
- Randomized trials
- 14 trials
- Evidence updated
- Apr 2026
Why do we say this?
Across 14 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on weight loss.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
14 published studys
- Weight loss improves heart rate variability in type 2 diabetes
- Dietary interventions improve glycemic control in pre-diabetic patients
- Low Carb Diet Linked to No Adverse Renal Effects in Diabetes
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Weight Loss in Obese Individuals
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet Reduces HbA1c in Prediabetes