Abstract Historically, low-carbohydrate (CHO) and very-low-CHO diets have been used for
weight loss. Recently, these diets have been promoted for type 2 diabetes (T2D) …

Numerous combinations of diets and pharmacological agents, including lifestyle changes,
have been launched to treat obesity. There are still ambiguities regarding the efficacies of …

Background: The objective of this open-label pilot study was to investigate the efficacy of a
very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (VLCKD), known as Nic's Ketogenic Diet, for 140 days …

The complex bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain is finely
orchestrated by different systems, including the endocrine, immune, autonomic, and enteric …

New dietary strategies have been created to treat overweight and obesity and have become
popular and widely adopted. Nonetheless, they are mainly based on personal impressions …

The microbial population residing within the human gut represents one of the most densely
populated microbial niche in the human body with growing evidence showing it playing a …

Background: The rise in obesity has emphasised a focus on lifestyle and dietary habits. We
aimed to address the debate between low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets and compare their …

The effects of low-carbohydrate (LC) diets on body weight and cardiovascular risk are
unclear, and previous studies have found varying results. Our aim was to conduct a meta …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that successful treatment of
overweight and obesity in adults requires adoption and maintenance of lifestyle behaviors …

Background The effectiveness of low-fat diets for long-term weight loss has been debated for
decades, with many randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and recent reviews giving mixed …