Relative to a non-diet control , IF and ERD are effective for the improvement of circulating TC , LDL-C , and TG concentrations , but have no meaningful effects on HDL-C concentration .
The present results suggest that these dietary practice s are a means of enhancing the lipid profile in humans
OBJECTIVES To the best of our knowledge , no systematic review and meta- analysis has evaluated the cholesterol-lowering effects of intermittent fasting ( IF ) and energy-restricted diets ( ERD ) compared with control groups .
The aim of this review and meta- analysis was to summarize the effects of controlled clinical trials examining the influence of IF and ERD on lipid profiles .
Low energy density diet, weight loss maintenance, and risk of cardiovascular disease following a recent weight reduction program: A randomized control trial
Background : Little is known about the effects of a low energy dense diet on weight maintenance and cardiovascular risks following a recent weight reduction . Therefore , we assessed if weight maintenance , lipid profiles , and glycemic control differ between low energy density ( LED ) diet and usual diet consumers following a recent weight reduction . Material s and Methods : In this r and omized controlled clinical trial study in a parallel design , we recruited 70 patients with the history of weight reduction in the recent 1 year .  LED diet contained 30 % fat , 15 % protein , and 55 % carbohydrate was administered to the test group , and a usual diet including 35 % fat , 15 % protein , and 50 % carbohydrate was prescribed to the control group for 7 months . Dietary intake was assessed by using 3 days food records . Biochemical markers and anthropometric measures were done according to the st and ard protocol . Results : Weight reduced in LED diet consumers compared to usual diet consumers ( −0.3 ± 0.2 vs. 1.3 ± 0.4 % , P = 0.002 ) . The results was the same regarding waist circumference ( −0.4 ± 0.2 vs. 0.3 ± 0.1 % , P = 0.004 ) . Fasting blood sugar also decreased in LED diet group ( −9.5 ± 0.8 vs. 0.4 ± 1.0 % , P = 0.0001 ) . LED diet group had a drop in percent change of their total cholesterol ( −0.4 ± 0.5 vs. 2.05 ± 0.4 % , P = 0.04 ) and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol ( 4.8 ± 0.9 vs. −0.3 ± 0.9 % , P = 0.002 ) . Conclusion : Our findings confirmed beneficial effects of LED diet on attenuating weight regain in subjects with history of recent weight reduction . It might be derived from higher consumption of fruits , vegetables , and fiber among LED diet than usual diet consumers
Relative to a non-diet control , IF and ERD are effective for the improvement of circulating TC , LDL-C , and TG concentrations , but have no meaningful effects on HDL-C concentration .
The present results suggest that these dietary practice s are a means of enhancing the lipid profile in humans
OBJECTIVES To the best of our knowledge , no systematic review and meta- analysis has evaluated the cholesterol-lowering effects of intermittent fasting ( IF ) and energy-restricted diets ( ERD ) compared with control groups .
The aim of this review and meta- analysis was to summarize the effects of controlled clinical trials examining the influence of IF and ERD on lipid profiles .