Cardiovasc Prev Pharmacother.  2020 Apr;2(2):43-49. 10.36011/cpp.2020.2.e7.

Effects of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diets on Weight Loss, Cardiovascular Health and Mortality

• Kim BY

• KMID: 2536973
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.36011/cpp.2020.2.e7

Abstract

Obesity is a worldwide health challenge. The clinical consequences of obesity include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. Numerous diets have been developed to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and induce weight loss. Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets (LCHFDs) have become increasingly popular for weight loss. LCHFDs have led to weight loss in some clinical studies. However, the safety of LCHFDs and their long-term effects on the human body are still controversial. In this review, I will discuss the effects of LCHFDs on weight loss, cardiovascular health, and mortality.

Keyword

Carbohydrate-restricted diet; High-fat diet; Weight loss; Cardiovascular diseases; Mortality

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