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Low Carbohydrate Diets

Low-carbohydrate diets are dietary patterns that restrict the proportion of energy derived from carbohydrate, typically with compensatory increases in fat or protein, on a spectrum that ranges from moderate reduction to very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic regimens that shift metabolism toward fatty-acid oxidation and ke…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 42× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835

Overview

Low-carbohydrate diets are dietary patterns that restrict the proportion of energy derived from carbohydrate, typically with compensatory increases in fat or protein, on a spectrum that ranges from moderate reduction to very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic regimens that shift metabolism toward fatty-acid oxidation and ketone production. By limiting glycaemic and insulin responses and altering substrate utilization, such diets are studied for their effects on body weight, glycaemic control, lipid profiles, and appetite regulation. Their physiological rationale centres on reducing postprandial glucose excursions and promoting the mobilization of stored fat, while their long-term effects depend on the quality of replacement nutrients, adherence, and individual metabolic response. Peer-reviewed research relevant to this area examines higher-fat dietary approaches for fat loss and brain health, dietary regimens for the reversal of obesity, the effects of high-fat, high-protein diets on exercise-induced muscle adaptation, food-intake patterns and energy density in weight management, and the role of the gut microbiota and dietary composition in health. Studies employ intervention research, animal models, observational designs, and review across varied populations. This work situates carbohydrate restriction within the broader study of macronutrient composition, energy balance, and metabolic health. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research in nutrition addressing dietary composition, weight management, and metabolic outcomes.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 42 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Ochner · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Angel Catala · Argentina

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