2018-02-27

Study Review: A Low Carbohydrate, High Protein Diet Slows Tumor Growth and Prevents Cancer Initiation

Study: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/canres/71/13/4484.full.pdf

Energy Macro Percent Usage
DietCarbsFatsProtein
Western 505855.2%21.6%23.2%
High Protein15.6%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.
Total3.6Fair Quality Study

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