January 2009 PMID 18700873

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat/low-calorie diets in the management of obesity and its comorbidities.

M Hession, C Rolland, U Kulkarni, A Wise, J Broom

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a moderate agreement with the publication, supported by users citing specific findings such as better weight loss results with low-carb diets and referencing meta-analyses, using words like 'demonstrates' and 'effective'. Some posts show curiosity or seek clarification, while others simply share data, indicating a general but not deep engagement with the research's long-term implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the review's findings that low-carb diets are effective, with phrases like 'demonstrates' and referencing positive weight loss outcomes.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, with some users sharing additional data or methodological details, but not deeply exploring implications beyond the summary.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments mostly include brief mentions and some sharing of data summaries, indicating a basic level of engagement without critical analysis or extensive discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts suggest the findings might influence dietary choices, overall, the conversations indicate a modest impact rather than a profound shift in perspectives.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review analyzed randomized controlled trials from 2000 to 2007 comparing low-carbohydrate high-protein diets to low-fat high-carb diets in overweight adults, looking at weight loss and health outcomes over at least 6 months.
  • The findings showed that low-carb diets were more effective at reducing weight, improving HDL cholesterol, lowering triglycerides, and decreasing systolic blood pressure, with more people sticking to low-carb diets.
  • However, more research is needed to determine the long-term health benefits and risks of low-carb diets, as current studies mainly cover up to one year and longer-term effects are still unknown.]

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Mauricio Silva
@DeMetabolismo · X

"Evidence from this systematic review demonstrates that #lowcarb/high-protein diets are more effective at 6 months & are as effective, if not more, as low-fat diets in reducing weight and cardiovascular disease risk up to 1 year"

Aug 29, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,518 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@CaloriesProper I googled. This one didn't specifically look at IR. "There was a higher attrition rate in the low-fat compared with the low-carbohydrate groups ..." https://t.co/Q3r5TR6xL5

Aug 18, 2022 · 6,056 followers View post →
Jan Vyjidak
@janvyjidak · X

@bulkbiker @ianf0ster @ProfTimNoakes @MEJLean @thebiggrog @virtahealth @samiinkinen ref 44 Hession (2009) https://t.co/g5emVgO84Y https://t.co/V95UzfjgNL

Jun 29, 2020 · 4,139 followers View post →
糖質制限
@toshitsuseigen · X

レベル+1 Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat/low-calorie diets in the management of obesity and its comorbidities M. Hession,et all  Obesity Reviews(国際肥満研究連合の公式ジャーナル)Volume 10, Issue 1, pages 36–50, January 2009

Nov 21, 2019 · 1,451 followers View post →
糖質制限
@toshitsuseigen · X

レベル+1 Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat/low-calorie diets in the management of obesity and its comorbidities M. Hession,et all  Obesity Reviews(国際肥満研究連合の公式ジャーナル)Volume 10, Issue 1, pages 36–50, January 2009

Nov 20, 2019 · 1,451 followers View post →
Andreea Nitescu RD MSc
@AndreeaNRD · X

@theproof @DominicDAgosti2 And extra data: - systematic review & meta-analysis of 13 RCTs - summary of findings in image below

Mar 6, 2022 · 1,304 followers View post →

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MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@CaloriesProper I googled. This one didn't specifically look at IR. "There was a higher attrition rate in the low-fat compared with the low-carbohydrate groups ..." https://t.co/Q3r5TR6xL5

Aug 18, 2022 · 6,056 followers View post →
Andreea Nitescu RD MSc
@AndreeaNRD · X

@theproof @DominicDAgosti2 And extra data: - systematic review & meta-analysis of 13 RCTs - summary of findings in image below

Mar 6, 2022 · 1,304 followers View post →
María Antonia
@gladelgu · X

RT @DeMetabolismo: "Evidence from this systematic review demonstrates that #lowcarb/high-protein diets are more effective at 6 months & are…

Aug 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 813 followers View post →
Mauricio Silva
@DeMetabolismo · X

"Evidence from this systematic review demonstrates that #lowcarb/high-protein diets are more effective at 6 months & are as effective, if not more, as low-fat diets in reducing weight and cardiovascular disease risk up to 1 year"

Aug 29, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,518 followers View post →
Jan Vyjidak
@janvyjidak · X

@bulkbiker @ianf0ster @ProfTimNoakes @MEJLean @thebiggrog @virtahealth @samiinkinen ref 44 Hession (2009) https://t.co/g5emVgO84Y https://t.co/V95UzfjgNL

Jun 29, 2020 · 4,139 followers View post →
糖質制限
@toshitsuseigen · X

レベル+1 Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat/low-calorie diets in the management of obesity and its comorbidities M. Hession,et all  Obesity Reviews(国際肥満研究連合の公式ジャーナル)Volume 10, Issue 1, pages 36–50, January 2009

Nov 21, 2019 · 1,451 followers View post →
糖質制限
@toshitsuseigen · X

レベル+1 Systematic review of randomized controlled trials of low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat/low-calorie diets in the management of obesity and its comorbidities M. Hession,et all  Obesity Reviews(国際肥満研究連合の公式ジャーナル)Volume 10, Issue 1, pages 36–50, January 2009

Nov 20, 2019 · 1,451 followers View post →