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DESTROYS!With language like that, you'd expect to see a pretty big difference between the two diets. I mean like, really big difference.So I clicked the link. Aaaaand #nothingsauce.<img src="http://caloriesproper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/weight-loss.png">٩(๏̯͡๏)۶This study was similar to: "<a href="http://caloriesproper.com/carbs-low-vs-lower/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carbs: Low vs. Lower</a>" where it was shown that many people do just as well losing weight on a low carb diet as they do on a ketogenic diet.#BenignDietaryKetosisThe study was actually quite good, but "destroys" is not the word I would've used, especially since the destroyer dieters lost only about 25% more fat mass (P=0.083) and FOUR TIMES MORE FAT-FREE MASS (P=0.054).Effects of a high-protein ketogenic diet on hunger, appetite, and weight loss in obese men feeding ad libitum (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18175736" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Johnstone et al., 2008</a>)The study was well-done, but the conclusion wasn't that keto "destroyed" low carb. People assigned to the ketogenic diet were less hungry, ate a little less, lost slightly more weight -- perhaps body composition would've been better had they increased protein intake. It's tough to maintain lean mass when you cut carbs (as mentioned ad nauseum: dietary protein and carbs support lean mass far more than dietary fat).<img src="http://caloriesproper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/destroys.png">More evidence against "DESTROYS"The ketogenic dieters were also less satisfied and reported lower "subjectively-rated pleasantness" of the meals.LC fam, I'm on your side! I would have been perfectly comfortable agreeing carb restriction is effective for weight loss, whether it be a little or a lot, but I feel compelled to write blog posts like this when people grossly misinterpret decent studies. UPDATED Affiliate links: still looking for a pair of hot blue blockers? <a href="https://carbonshade.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carbonshade</a>  is offering 15% off with the coupon code LAGAKOS and <a href="http://spectra479.com/lagakos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Spectra479</a> is offering 15% off <a href="http://spectra479.com/lagakos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.If you have no idea what I’m talking about, read <a href="http://caloriesproper.com/fixing-your-rhythms-makes-everything-better-heres-how/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">this</a> then <a href="http://caloriesproper.com/circadian-rhythms-the-blues-and-the-greens/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">this</a>.20% off some delish stocks and broths from <a href="https://kettleandfire.com/?afmc=caloriesproper" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kettle and Fire</a> <a href="https://kettleandfire.com/?afmc=caloriesproper" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.If you want the benefits of  ‘shrooms but don’t like eating them, <a href="http://www.realmushrooms.com/lagakos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Real Mushrooms</a> makes great extracts. 10% off with coupon code <a href="http://www.realmushrooms.com/lagakos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LAGAKOS</a>. I recommend Lion’s Mane for the brain and <a href="http://caloriesproper.com/funded-by-big-shrooma/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reishi for everything else</a>.Join Earn.com <a href="http://earn.com/drlagakos/referral/?a=xoxdmnoufwo9jlsb" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">with this link</a>. Get free magical internet money!<a href="http://amzn.to/2paInmo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">calories proper</a>

Diet X DESTROYS Diet B in Protein-Matched Ad-Lib Feeding Study

Bill Lagakos

Glycogen levels aren't always reduced when people go on ketogenic diets especially if they're not exercising 

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No change in "total body water" further suggests no big changes in glycogen <a href="https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/87/1/44/4633256" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/87/1/44/4633256</a>