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The Safety and Effects on Whole Organism of Low Energy Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss in Obese Subjects
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Low energy ketogenic diet for Obesity. Completed, enrolled 38 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study evaluates the timeline of changes of body composition, physical and psychological performance, and biochemical markers of metabolism and inflammation responses to low energy ketogenic diet for loosing weight in obese individuals. The participants will be monitored and guided by the interdisciplinary obesity team for 12 weeks.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Low energy ketogenic diet lasting 12 weeks with a previous preparation period including detailed instructions during classes and individual counselling by a dietitian. Participants were provided with a list of suitable foods with very low carbohydrate content. Furthermore, the subjects shared cooking recipes and links to helpful webpages. They were free to follow a KD according to their personal preferences but limit their carbohydrate intake to 5-10 % of total energy from carbohydrates, but derive at least 70 % of total energy from fat.