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Question: Ketogenic Diet: Risks and Downfalls

Answer: The recent article by Ludwig, although thought-provoking, is
not a complete representation of the literature regarding carbohydrates and their use for weight loss (1). Notably, diets full of
unrefined carbohydrates are equally as healthful, if not more,
and may confer less actual and potential risks to patients (2).
First, not all meta-analyses have shown that carbohydrate restriction is superior to fat restriction for the treatment of obesity:
some have indeed shown the opposite (3). Furthermore, research
suggests that some of the weight lost with low-carbohydrate
diets is water loss or, worse, lean body mass loss (4). In some
studies, lean body mass loss was actually greater in participants
consuming a low-carbohydrate diet than those consuming a
low-fat diet (3). Weight regain after weight loss is also a concern
for those on low-carbohydrate diets. In a randomized controlled
trial with prolonged follow-up, weight regain after initial weight
loss at 6 y was greatest with low-carbohydrate diets (4.1 kg
regained) and less with those on low-fat and Mediterranean
diets (2.7 and 1.4 kg regained, respectively) (5).

(Source: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, 29 Jul 2021)

Source Link: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/150/10/2835/5921004