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Low-carbohydrate diet score subtypes and all-cause mortality in general and chronic disease populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.

BMJ open·September 11, 2026·PMID 42731843

Why it matters

Clinicians advising patients on carbohydrate restriction need to know that the quality of macronutrients—not just the quantity of carbohydrates—may drive mortality outcomes, especially in those with existing chronic diseases.

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