Low-Carbohydrate Diet Score and Coronary Artery Calcium Progression

Objective: To investigate whether low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) were associated with coronary artery calcium (CAC) progression. Approach and Results: We included the participants who completed comput

Source: Low-Carbohydrate Diet Score and Coronary Artery Calcium Progression

Low carb diets – LCDs starting at a young age are associated with an increased risk of subsequent CAC progression, particularly when animal protein or fat are chosen to replace carbohydrates.