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Some interesting discussion on /r/keto: https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/97zwph/science_bbc_lowcarb_diets_could_shorten_life/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ket

Some interesting discussion on /r/keto: https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/97zwph/science_bbc_lowcarb_diets_could_shorten_life/ https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/97zwph/science_bbc_lo...

nonbel 8y ago
From a comment there: >'The findings "will disappoint those who, from professional experience, will continue to defend their low carb cult, but contributes to the overwhelming body of evidence that supports a balanced approach to caloric intake recommended globally by public health bodies," Collins added.' https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/health/low-carb-high-carbohydrate-diet-risk-of-death-intl/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/health/low-carb-high-carbohyd... Given the obvious problems with this study (their definition of "low carb" is wrong), this is just an astounding display of hubris.
- davidmr 8y ago
  That to me read more as CNN getting someone uninvolved in the research to give a quote that makes for good copy. I agree that it's not a particularly useful thing to say, but it's important to note that Collins is not involved in the core study.
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mtgx 8y ago
This should be the top comment. And 37% is not low-carb. If anything what this shows is that if you have moderate carbs, you won't be doing so well. But if you have moderate carbs + more plant-based food, you'll be healthier. So all this study showed has nothing to do with carbs, but everything to do with eating more veggies = you'll be healthier. I bet that if had they replaced not just part of the meat/animal fat with veggies, but also another 20% of those "low carbs", they would've gotten even healthier people (and on an actual low-carb diet, too!).
- nonbel 8y ago
  Look at their figure 1, it cuts off at 20% energy from carbohydrates. I don't think there was a single person in this study on an actual low carb diet.

Some interesting discussion on /r/keto: https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/97zwph/science_bbc_lowcarb_diets_could_shorten_life/ https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/97zwph/science_bbc_lo...

nonbel 8y ago

From a comment there: >'The findings "will disappoint those who, from professional experience, will continue to defend their low carb cult, but contributes to the overwhelming body of evidence that supports a balanced approach to caloric intake recommended globally by public health bodies," Collins added.' https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/health/low-carb-high-carbohydrate-diet-risk-of-death-intl/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/health/low-carb-high-carbohyd... Given the obvious problems with this study (their definition of "low carb" is wrong), this is just an astounding display of hubris.

davidmr 8y ago
That to me read more as CNN getting someone uninvolved in the research to give a quote that makes for good copy. I agree that it's not a particularly useful thing to say, but it's important to note that Collins is not involved in the core study.
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mtgx 8y ago

This should be the top comment. And 37% is not low-carb. If anything what this shows is that if you have moderate carbs, you won't be doing so well. But if you have moderate carbs + more plant-based food, you'll be healthier. So all this study showed has nothing to do with carbs, but everything to do with eating more veggies = you'll be healthier. I bet that if had they replaced not just part of the meat/animal fat with veggies, but also another 20% of those "low carbs", they would've gotten even healthier people (and on an actual low-carb diet, too!).

nonbel 8y ago
Look at their figure 1, it cuts off at 20% energy from carbohydrates. I don't think there was a single person in this study on an actual low carb diet.