A review of low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets.
In response to the emerging epidemic of obesity in the United States, a renewal of interest in alternative diets has occurred, especially in diets that limit carbohydrate intake. Recent research has demonstrated that low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets can lead to weight loss and favorable changes in serum triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This review summarizes the physiology and recent clinical studies regarding this type of diet.
Westman
Eric C
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Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Box 50, Suite 200-B Wing, 2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705, USA. ewestman@duke.edu
Mavropoulos
John
J
Yancy
William S
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Volek
Jeff S
JS
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007657:Ketone Bodies / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D007662:Ketosis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D007657:Ketone Bodies; D014280:Triglycerides