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.
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Very-low-carbohydrate weight-loss diets revisited
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