Study:
http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/canres/71/13/4484.full.pdf
Energy Macro Percent Usage
Diet | Carbs | Fats | Protein |
Western 5058 | 55.2% | 21.6% | 23.2% |
High Protein | 15.6% | 26.2% | 58.2% |
Historical charts show blood glucose, body weight, insulin levels, and longevity, where all better in mice that had the low carb diet.
One Constant Macro | *** | Fat had a 4.6% difference. |
Constant Nutrients + Fiber | ** | TestDiet.com did not have the "Western 5058" nor "CHO" nutrition available. Point given since both diets come from the same vendor. |
Number of animals per diet | *** | 10 - 11 animals per diet |
Length of Study | ***** | 2.7 years. Includes the animal's whole life span. |
Funding Bias | ***** | Grants from various cancer organizations. Food industry not involved. |
Total | 3.6 | Fair Quality Study |
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