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Acid-base analysis of individuals following two weight loss diets

Yancy, W. S.; Olsen, M. K.; Dudley, T.; Westman, E. C.

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2007-12

10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602661

PMID: 17299473

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of low-carbohydrate, ketogenic (LCKD) and low-fat (LFD) diets on acid-base status. DESIGN: Prospective analysis of volunteers from two clinical trials. PARTICIPANTS: Subset of 39 volunteers from a randomized trial comparing the effects of an LCKD with an LFD, and a single-arm trial of an LCKD. SETTING: Outpatient research clinic. INTERVENTION: LCKD (initially <20 g of carbohydrate daily) or LFD (

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Female; Humans; Male; Adult; Obesity; Ketone Bodies; Weight Loss; Diet, Fat-Restricted; Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted; Prospective Studies; Linear Models; Blood Gas Analysis; Acidosis; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Blood Chemical Analysis; Acid-Base Equilibrium