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Very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diets revisited

Jeff S. Volek, PhD, RD and Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine November 2002, 69 (11) 849-862;
Jeff S. Volek
Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs
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Eric C. Westman
Associate Professor, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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ABSTRACT

Much scientific and anecdotal data demonstrate favorable metabolic responses to very-low-carbohydrate diets. We believe that very-low-carbohydrate diets merit further study for weight loss, and that criticisms of these diets lack scientific evidence.

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  • ↵* The authors have indicated that they have received grant or research support from the Robert C. Atkins Foundation, Inc.

  • Copyright © 2002 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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