Table 1.

Summary of meta-analyses of the effects of low-carbohydrate versus low-fat weight-loss diets. LC—low carbohydrate, LF—low fat, NS- not significant. # Studies Cited—Number of studies cited in the meta-analysis.

Reference	# Studies Cited	Comparisons	Conclusions
Hall & Guo, 2017 [32]	32	LC vs LF	16 g/day greater fat loss on LF (p < 0.001)
Sackner-Bernstein, et al., 2015 [62]	17	LC vs LF	2.0 Kg greater weight loss on LC (p < 0.001)
Johnston, et al., 2014 [63]	48	LC vs LF	No significant difference at 6 or 12 mos.
Gow, et al., 2014 [5]	7	LC vs LF	No significant difference
Bueno, et al., 2013 [64]	12	LC vs LF	0.91 Kg greater reduced weight maintenance at least 12 months out on LC (p = 0.042), NS at 24 months
Hu, et al., 2015 [65]	23	LC vs LF	1.0 Kg greater weight loss on LC (NS)