Do low or ultra-low carbohydrate diets give you an edge losing weight?
Not according to an extensive review of over 60 clinical trials including amost 7,000 individuals. People lost no more weight on low-carb diets than those on diets including higher levels of carbohydrates. While only 14 of the trials included ultra-low carb diets, they fared no better.
This is not to suggest that low-carb diets do not have high value for some people, especially Type 2 diabetics or prediabetics. But if you are not struggling with controlling your blood sugar levels a low-carb approach give you no particular advantage when trying to lose some weight.
What does work? Consistently consuming fewer calories than you burn. Its not a magic bullet, but it works.
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