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Beneficial effects of an 8-week, very low carbohydrate diet intervention on obese subjects

Endocrinology
Author
Yunjuan Gu et al.
Used Parameters : SMM, BFM

Publication Year : 2013

Country : China

Journal : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med

Aim. To investigate the effects of weight loss during an 8-week very low carbohydrate diet (VLCD) on improvement of metabolic parameters, adipose distribution and body composition, and insulin resistance and sensitivity in Chinese obese subjects. Methods. Fifty-three healthy obese volunteers were given an 8-week VLCD. The outcomes were changes in anthropometry, body composition, metabolic profile, abdominal fat distribution, liver fat percent (LFP), and insulin resistance and sensitivity. Results. A total of 46 (86.8%) obese …
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