Korean J Obes.  2016 Dec;25(4):176-183. 10.7570/kjo.2016.25.4.176.

Effects of a Low-carbohydrate, High-fat Diet

• Kim J

• KMID: 2368795
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7570/kjo.2016.25.4.176

Abstract

It appears that a low-carbohydrate high-fat diet is more effective in weight loss than conventional low-fat diets for short-term periods of approximately 6 months. However, for long-term periods of about 1 year or more, the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet are reduced and the difference in weight loss between low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets disappears. A low-carbohydrate diet can lead to low triglycerides and high HDL cholesterol, and may even lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol. The effects of a low-carbohydrate diet on glycemic control are not clear, and there is no effect on blood pressure. A low-carbohydrate diet may lead to cardiovascular disease, and can increase cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.

Keyword

Low-carbohydrate diet; High-fat diet; Weight loss; Cardiovascular disease

MeSH Terms

Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cholesterol, HDL
Cholesterol, LDL
Diet
Diet, Fat-Restricted
Diet, High-Fat*
Mortality
Triglycerides
Weight Loss
Cholesterol, HDL
Cholesterol, LDL
Triglycerides