Weight Drops on Low Carbs with More Fat or Protein

By Amy Norton, Thu Apr 21, 2005

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who cut carbohydrates in order to lose weight do equally well whether they compensate with increased amounts of animal protein or plant-based fats, a new study suggests.

Australian researchers found that a low-fat, high-protein diet and a high-fat, moderate-protein diet were equally successful in helping 57 overweight and obese volunteers shed pounds over three months.

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Some experts worry about the eventual effects on the heart and blood vessels, particularly when people follow diets that are heavy in saturated fats from meat and dairy products. In addition, the metabolic effects of high-protein, high-fat diets may deplete minerals in the bones or stress the kidneys.