Episode 153: Low Carb Diets

About this episode

The episode reviews the carbohydrate insulin model of obesity and critiques the benefits of low carbohydrate diets for weight loss.

A review of the carbohydrate insulin model of obesity and the related proposal that low carbohydrate diets are superior to traditional low fat diets. I begin with a discussion of the theory behind the carbohydrate insulin model, and then assess its plausibility using relevant evidence from rodent studies, dietary studies, ahd controlled feeding experiments. I argue that the scientific evidence does not support the alleged benefits of low carb diets for weight loss in otherwise healthy adults. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition, and Episode 152: Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider supporting the show by making a PayPal donation or becoming a Patreon supporter. https://www.patreon.com/jamesfodor https://www.paypal.me/ScienceofEverything

People in this episode

Host: James Fodor

Topics covered

• low carb diets
• carbohydrate insulin model
• obesity
• weight loss
• dietary studies

Keywords

• low carb diets
• obesity
• dietary studies
• weight loss
• carbohydrate insulin model

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Episode 151: Diet and Nutrition, Episode 152: Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertension

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