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ICYMI - a major nutrition study that lasted 12 months and had over 600 participants comparing low-fat to low-carb was just released. They …
what it claims
This advice is based on the DIETFITS study (Gardner et al., 2018), a high-quality randomized clinical trial involving 609 participants followed for 12 months.
noli's read
This advice is based on the DIETFITS study (Gardner et al., 2018), a high-quality randomized clinical trial involving 609 participants followed for 12 months. The research concluded that there was no significant difference in weight loss between the two diets and that no interaction between genotype and diet type could be established to predict success. The key takeaway of the study is that overall diet quality (whole, minimally processed foods, low added sugars) is far more important than the distribution of macronutrients. However, it is important to note that nutritional science is evolving; more recent and specific analyses, such as those regarding certain genetic variants (e.g., APOA2), are beginning to explore nuances of "precision nutrition," although this remains complex and not applicable in general routine practice. The creator accurately presents the major conclusions of this pivotal study while avoiding overinterpretation of the results.
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Decoded by Noli · July 18, 2026 · the original post
What’s uncertain
Energy balance is the driver, but it's affected by many things (satiety, food quality, sleep, activity), so it's not about rigid calorie math. 'Fat-burning' or 'negative-calorie' foods are a myth.
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