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Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight?
Definition
Purpose
Why you might follow a low-carb diet
Diet details
Typical foods for a low-carb diet
Results
Weight loss
Other benefits
Risks
Purpose
Why you might follow a low-carb diet
Diet details
Typical foods for a low-carb diet
Results
Weight loss
Other benefits
Risks
Purpose
You or your healthcare team may choose a low-carb diet to help you lose weight. Some low-carb diets may have benefits beyond weight loss, such as lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
