Carbs vs. calories: which diet boosts your Body's fuel flexibility?
NCT ID NCT07429058
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a low-carb diet or a standard calorie-restricted diet affects metabolic flexibility—the body's ability to switch between using carbs and fat for energy. Thirty healthy adults followed each diet for two weeks. Researchers measured breath ketones, blood sugar, and other markers to compare the effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-carbohydrate diet and standard calorie-restricted diet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help explain how different diets affect the body's ability to switch between burning carbs and fat for energy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with health conditions or long-term diet changes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Technical University of Munich
München, Bavaria, 80809, Germany