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In a small randomized, controlled study, a low-carbohydrate, plant-based diet improved lipid measures more than a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet.

Many tout low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets for reducing weight, but most of these diets have no (or adverse) effects on LDL levels, probably because of the high proportions of animal-based fats they contain. These investigators compared the effects on weight loss and lipid measures of a low-carbohydrate vegetarian diet high in proteins from gluten, soy, nuts, fruits, vegetables, cereals, and vegetable oils and of a high-carbohydrate vegetarian diet based on low-fat dairy products and whole grains. Two of the authors were employed by Solae, LLC, a promoter and developer of soy-based foods that supported the study.

Fifty overweight and hyperlipidemic men and women were randomized to consume either a low-carbohydrate (26% of total calories)…

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JoAnne M. Foody, MD

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Consultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim

Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)

JoAnne M. Foody, MD

Disclosures

Consultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim

Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)

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