Beneficial Effects of an 8-Week, Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Intervention on Obese Subjects

Aim. To investigate the effects of weight loss during an 8-week very low carbohydrate diet (VLCD) on improvement of metabolic parameters, adipose distribution and body composition, and insulin resistance and sensitivity in Chinese obese subjects. Methods. Fifty-three healthy obese volunteers were gi...

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Main Authors: Yunjuan Gu, Haoyong Yu, Yuehua Li, Xiaojing Ma, Junxi Lu, Weihui Yu, Yunfeng Xiao, Yuqian Bao, Weiping Jia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/760804