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Originally Posted by Grav

Not a bad little study. The diet plans were eucaloric, and prospective participants with any of a wide range of confounding conditions were excluded. It's just a shame that it didn't involve more people and run for longer. But then, it's much harder to get funding for larger/longer studies on such unfashionable concepts as low carb, sadly.

Good observations. It's hard to get funding for studies when the possible findings support correcting the issues with personal lifestyle changes not requiring the development & purchase of medical procedures, pharmaceuticals, or therapies. Can't sell it? Won't fund it.