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Diet Composition - Low Carbohydrate

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Q: What are the effects of low carbohydrate diets (LCDs), including very low carbohydrate ketogenic diets (VLCD, <50g/day), on body weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors among healthy adults with higher weights?

Last Updated: 2024-11-06
Q: What are the effects of lower carbohydrate diets/higher protein diets on kidney function among healthy adults without chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Last Updated: 2024-11-06

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