Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Episode 1539
By: Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT-LANA
Exploring the Impact of a Low-Carb High-Fat Diet on Blood Markers in Women with Lipedema
- In this episode, we explore a Swiss research paper titled “The Effect of a Low-Carbohydrate High-Fat Diet on Laboratory Parameters in Women with Lipedema Compared to Overweight/Obese Women,” published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients in June 2023.
- The study aimed to assess changes in blood markers after 7 months on a ketogenic diet in women with lipedema, compared to those who are overweight or obese.
- This research is significant for individuals with lipedema as it strengthens the evidence supporting carbohydrate restriction, particularly at ketogenic levels, as a potentially effective and safe treatment.
- The study also highlights some differences in how women with lipedema respond to the diet compared to obese women.