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CellWell record HH-112683

Cardiometabolic trade-offs of carbohydrate- and fat-focused diets: a network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

Nikitara K; Kontogianni MD; Haidich AB; Bountziouka V

European journal of nutrition ยท 2026

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Network meta-analysis of 47 RCTs (n=3,450) found ketogenic diets increased LDL-C 0.43 mmol/L more than low-fat diets, while carbohydrate restriction improved triglycerides and HDL but had inconsistent LDL effects.

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