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"The conventionally balanced distribution of macronutrients in the Med diet is 50% of the total caloric value from carbohydrates, 15% from proteins, and above 30% from lipids. In the low-fat diet, established macronutrient distribution was 60% of the total caloric value from carbohydrates (low glycemic index), 15% from proteins, and less than 25% from lipids. The calorie-restricted diets were also balanced in terms of micronutrient intake (vitamins and minerals in the recommended diet must always be checked)."
So the low fat wasn't really very low, but if calories were about 1500, then total fat intake would be around 42g, which is still a low-fat diet.
"Both diets significantly lowered triglycerides, total and LDL-cholesterol, liver enzymes, fasting glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR index. Fatty acid profiles were enhanced after both diets, with a significantly decreased n-6/n-3 ratio. Participants on the Med diet had higher levels of HDL-cholesterol and monounsaturated and n-3 docosahexaenoic acids in serum phospholipids and lower levels of saturated fatty acids, triglycerides, TG/HDL ratio, and FLI when compared to participants on the low-fat diet."
So the low fat wasn't really very low, but if calories were about 1500, then total fat intake would be around 42g, which is still a low-fat diet.
"Both diets significantly lowered triglycerides, total and LDL-cholesterol, liver enzymes, fasting glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR index. Fatty acid profiles were enhanced after both diets, with a significantly decreased n-6/n-3 ratio. Participants on the Med diet had higher levels of HDL-cholesterol and monounsaturated and n-3 docosahexaenoic acids in serum phospholipids and lower levels of saturated fatty acids, triglycerides, TG/HDL ratio, and FLI when compared to participants on the low-fat diet."
Calorie-Restricted Mediterranean and Low-Fat Diets Affect Fatty Acid Status in Individuals with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Lifestyle modifications are the main support of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) therapy. Weight loss is one of the primary goals in NAFLD, but the effects of different calorie-restricted diets remain unclear. Thus, we evaluated the effects of ...
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