Many adults in the United States struggle with health problems like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions are often linked to being overweight or obese and can lead to serious health issues such as heart attacks and strokes.
A big question has always been: which diet works best to help manage these problems? Until recently, there was no clear answer. But now, a new study may have found it.
Researchers looked at 94 adults who had high blood pressure, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. All of them were also overweight or obese. The goal was to see how two different diets would affect their health.
The first diet was the Very Low-Carbohydrate (VLC) diet. The second was the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is often recommended for people with high blood pressure. The researchers also wanted to know if extra help—like cooking classes or emotional support—would make a difference.
The results were clear. The VLC diet performed better. People on this diet had lower blood pressure, better blood sugar levels, and lost more weight than those on the DASH diet.
On average, people on the VLC diet lost about 19 pounds in four months. Those on the DASH diet lost about 10 pounds. Extra support activities didn’t make much of a difference, which means the diet itself was the key factor.
This is important news for anyone dealing with weight, blood pressure, or blood sugar problems. It suggests that a low-carb diet might be a better choice than the DASH diet, at least for short-term results.
If you’re thinking about changing your diet to improve your health, this study shows that cutting back on carbohydrates could help. But remember, it’s always a good idea to talk to a doctor or dietitian before making major changes to your eating habits. They can help you choose a plan that fits your specific needs.
In short, this study highlights how a very low-carbohydrate diet can lead to better weight loss, lower blood pressure, and improved blood sugar in people with common health problems. It’s a simple change that might make a big difference.
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