New Study Shows Low-Carbohydrate Diet More Effective in Reducing Waistline
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Trimming the Waistline: Low-Carbohydrate Works Better than Overall Calorie Restriction
In the battle against overweight or obesity, a low-carbohydrate diet has often been equated to calorie restriction. However, a new study finds that they might work differently. Chinese researchers from Southern Medical University in Guangzhou examined the impact of dietary carbohydrate and calorie restriction on overweight and obese individuals' weight and metabolic health. The 12-week study randomly assigned participants to one of…
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