The effect of low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet in the management of obesity compared with low caloric, low-fat diet.

Background & Aims: Previous studies comparing low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (LCKD) and low caloric fat low diets (LCLF) in obesity management are still controversial. This study evaluated the effect of LCKD in weight reduction compared to the LCLF diet among Omani obese adults.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted at the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (NDEC), Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between 2015 and 2017.