Diet order may matter: Low-Carb first could boost fat loss
NCT ID NCT06325722
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether starting with a low-carb diet and then switching to low-fat leads to more body fat loss than the opposite order. Over 8 weeks, 42 overweight adults will eat only provided meals and track their weight, activity, and glucose. Researchers want to see if diet order makes a real difference when people live at home.
What this could mean
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Active substance
low-carbohydrate diet and low-fat diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that starting with a low-carb diet leads to more fat loss, even when switching diets later.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or not repeatable at home.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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