Studies on Diet and Weight Loss Create Confusion Rather Than Clarity – Video

Post on September 8, 2014 by André Broussard, D.C.

Dr. Jeffery Bland has a few comments on weight loss diets and the composition of the macronutrients measured.

This week, two prestigious medical journals published contradictory studies on diet and weight loss. And Dr. Bland has quite a lot to say about it. These studies, he explains, create confusion rather than clarity.

References:

  1. Bazzano LA, Hu T, Reynolds K, Yao L, Bunol C, et al. Effects of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Sep 2;161(5):309-18.
  2. Johnston BC, Kanters S, Bandayrel K, Wu P, Naji F, et al. Comparison of weight loss among named diet programs in overweight and obese adults: a meta-analysis. JAMA. 2014 Sep 3;312(9):923-33.
  3. Estruch R, Ros E, Salas-Salvado J, Covas MI, Corella D, et al. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet. N Engl J Med. 2013 Apr 4;368(14):1279-90.
Comments Are Closed