Effect of Low-carbohydrate/High-fat Diet on Glucose Tolerance and Lipid Profile in Lean, Healthy Women

Effect of Low-carbohydrate/High-fat Diet on Glucose Tolerance and Lipid Profile in Lean, Healthy Women

Intervention studying the effect of a low-carbohydrate/high-fat (LCHF) diet as well as on bout of exercise in combination with either a normal diet or a LCHF diet, in relation to glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and body composition.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females
• Normal weight
• BMI between 18.5 and 25
• Moderately trained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smokers/tobacco users
• pregnancy
• familial cardio-vascular-disease
• diabetes or reduced glucose tolerance
• under- or overweight (BMI under 18.5 or over 25)
• top athletes