Can you reverse heart disease by cutting carbs? I´m only aware of one trial that tried to reverse plaque by reducing carbs in the diet The results are very interesting (if a bit mixed) full video: https://t.co/P9Twm6Jlgb https://t.co/QXbKGf5TUM
Dietary intervention to reverse carotid atherosclerosis.
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Many participants acknowledge that the study shows some potential for dietary changes, such as reducing carbohydrates, to influence vascular health, as seen in posts referencing the 2-year follow-up results. However, some comments question the durability of these effects and call for further research, which reflects a balanced but cautious engagement with the findings, influenced by the careful language and context of the discussion.
Most discussions acknowledge the findings that dietary interventions can influence carotid atherosclerosis, though some question the strength or permanence of these effects.
Posts show moderate interest, with some sharing their thoughts and asking for further studies or replication, but overall curiosity remains high.
Throughout the discussions, users reference specific studies, question methodologies, and compare results, indicating a decent level of engagement.
The conversations suggest that the publication could influence thinking about diet and vascular health, though there’s some skepticism about the generalizability.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigated whether dietary interventions could reverse carotid atherosclerosis and found that over two years, carotid vessel wall volume (VWV) significantly decreased by about 5%, indicating regression, regardless of whether participants followed a low-fat Mediterranean or low-carb diet.
- Participants who experienced greater regression in carotid atherosclerosis also lost more weight, had larger reductions in systolic blood pressure, and decreased total homocysteine levels, with systolic blood pressure reduction being the most significant predictor of regression.
- Baseline factors like age, sex, initial weight, blood pressure, and insulin levels were associated with higher carotid VWV, but the key modifiable factor for regression during the study was lowering systolic blood pressure.]
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After 2 years of dietary intervention, they observed no increase in mean carotid plaque volume in the low-carbohydrate groups. Was reduced by 5% in all diet arms. DIRECT-Carotid study https://t.co/Kwd8Dp8gkx
@DBelardoMD Stroke and diet is a very interesting topic. I wish these results on reversal of carotid atherosclerosis were replicated https://t.co/ORV65itCeh Have there been any other RCTs?
@DLBHATTMD A bit of misinformation. The study led by prof. Ornish was multifactorial and there was no difference in LDL-C between the groups. The only study on dietary interventions to reverse atherosclerosis was https://t.co/ORV65itCeh
@jsjohnson_mdphd I remember this one https://t.co/L1uYV6vi8T but it's CA only. The protocol you described looks sound so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of me forgeting
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Can you reverse heart disease by cutting carbs? I´m only aware of one trial that tried to reverse plaque by reducing carbs in the diet The results are very interesting (if a bit mixed) full video: https://t.co/P9Twm6Jlgb https://t.co/QXbKGf5TUM
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RT @MarcusDGon: After 2 years of dietary intervention, they observed no increase in mean carotid plaque volume in the low-carbohydrate grou…
RT @MarcusDGon: After 2 years of dietary intervention, they observed no increase in mean carotid plaque volume in the low-carbohydrate grou…
RT @MarcusDGon: After 2 years of dietary intervention, they observed no increase in mean carotid plaque volume in the low-carbohydrate grou…
After 2 years of dietary intervention, they observed no increase in mean carotid plaque volume in the low-carbohydrate groups. Was reduced by 5% in all diet arms. DIRECT-Carotid study https://t.co/Kwd8Dp8gkx
@Rendel_Harris @DrAseemMalhotra For example, the study below indicates that weightloss does reverse damage. Where is your link to a study that shows it can be permanent? https://t.co/4PIcCmyKRo
@DBelardoMD Fortunately, you can reverse atherosclerosis and not bother so much about this risk factor https://t.co/ORV65itCeh I think this is a win-win situation
@DBelardoMD Stroke and diet is a very interesting topic. I wish these results on reversal of carotid atherosclerosis were replicated https://t.co/ORV65itCeh Have there been any other RCTs?
@DLBHATTMD A bit of misinformation. The study led by prof. Ornish was multifactorial and there was no difference in LDL-C between the groups. The only study on dietary interventions to reverse atherosclerosis was https://t.co/ORV65itCeh
@kosik_md @KomenOgel89 Smialo zglaszaj https://t.co/QlA5tmleTU
@jsjohnson_mdphd I remember this one https://t.co/L1uYV6vi8T but it's CA only. The protocol you described looks sound so I wouldn't rule out the possibility of me forgeting
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