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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
You missed that systematic review post though.
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It wasn't that I missed it so much as it's not much of an obstacle. It is specifically focusing on weight loss as the sole point of analysis. It makes this very clear in its final sentence:
"Better quality reviews and RCTs are needed, before recommending low-carbohydrate diets as preferred to other approaches
for energy restriction."
I would agree with that 100%. It's hard to ensure patient compliance and to ensure they aren't accidentally eating sugars they weren't aware of. More trials and reviews are needed, no question.
However, you said this:
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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
You know that all of those benefits are the same with a healthy, carb-filled diet, right?
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in response to this:
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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
The benefits are weight loss, improved outcomes for / prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, Alzheimer's, acne, cancer, ALS, and improved HDL levels.
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And I don't see how a review that concludes "more research is needed" with respect to one benefit cancels out the rest of them.