Weight and metabolic outcomes after 2 years on a low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diet: a randomized trial

This randomized trial evaluated the effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on weight and metabolic outcomes over two years in overweight and obese adults. Participants were assigned to either a low-carbohydrate diet (starting at 20 g/day of carbohydrates, gradually increasing) or a low-fat diet (1200–1800 kcal/day with ≤30% of calories