The analysis showed a positive association of adopting the Paleolithic diet in relation to weight loss .
Conclusion The Paleolithic diet may assist in controlling weight and waist circumference and in the management of chronic diseases .
Background The Paleolithic diet has been studied in the scope of prevention and control of chronic noncommunicable diseases ( CNCD ) .
The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the Paleolithic diet on the prevention and control of CNCD in humans , specifically on anthropometric markers , through a systematic review with meta- analysis .
Methods What is the effect of the Paleolithic diet on anthropometric parameters ( weight , body mass index and waist circumference ) compared to other control diets based on recommendations in adults ?
Subjective satiety and other experiences of a Paleolithic diet compared to a diabetes diet in patients with type 2 diabetes
Background We found marked improvement of glycemic control and several cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes given advice to follow a Paleolithic diet  , as compared to a diabetes diet . We now report findings on subjective ratings of satiety at meal times and participants ’ other experiences of the two diets from the same study . Methods In a r and omized cross-over study , 13 patients with type 2 diabetes ( 3 women and 10 men ) , were instructed to eat a Paleolithic diet based on lean meat , fish , fruits , vegetables , root vegetables , eggs and nuts , and a diabetes diet design ed in accordance with dietary guidelines , during two consecutive 3-month periods . In parallel with a four-day weighed food record , the participants recorded their subjective rating of satiety . Satiety quotients were calculated as the intra-meal quotient of change in satiety during a meal and consumed energy or weight of food and drink for that specific meal . All participants answered the same three open-ended questions in a survey following each diet : “ What thoughts do you have about this diet ? ” , “ Describe your positive and negative experiences with this diet ” and “ How do you think this diet has affected your health ? ” . Results The participants were equally satiated on both diets . The Paleolithic diet result ed in greater satiety quotients for energy per meal ( p = 0.004 ) , energy density per meal ( p = 0.01 ) and glycemic load per meal ( p = 0.02 ) . The distribution of positive and negative comments from the survey did not differ between the two diets , and the comments were mostly positive . Among comments relating to recurring topics , there was no difference in distribution between the two diets for comments relating to tastelessness , but there was a trend towards more comments on the Paleolithic diet being satiating and improving blood sugar values , and significantly more comments on weight loss and difficulty adhering to the Paleolithic diet . Conclusions A Paleolithic diet is more satiating per calorie than a diabetes diet in patients with type 2 diabetes . The Paleolithic diet was seen as instrumental in weight loss , albeit it was difficult to adhere to . Trial registration Clinical Trials.gov :
The analysis showed a positive association of adopting the Paleolithic diet in relation to weight loss .
Conclusion The Paleolithic diet may assist in controlling weight and waist circumference and in the management of chronic diseases .
Background The Paleolithic diet has been studied in the scope of prevention and control of chronic noncommunicable diseases ( CNCD ) .
The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the Paleolithic diet on the prevention and control of CNCD in humans , specifically on anthropometric markers , through a systematic review with meta- analysis .
Methods What is the effect of the Paleolithic diet on anthropometric parameters ( weight , body mass index and waist circumference ) compared to other control diets based on recommendations in adults ?