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Low carb diets might be deadly

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JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - A big concern about low card diets is the source of fat and protein. Researchers say emphasis on fat and protein is associated with higher mortality from all causes of death in both men and women.

Vegetable-based low carb diets, on the other hand, are associated with lower mortality rates. Researchers say while the idea behind the diets are similar, the differences that affect mortality lie in specific fatty acids, protein, fiber and other vitamins.

This study is from researchers at Harvard and is published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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