Carb-cycling! The new way of losing weight?
Statements Doable 5kg in 2 weeks Regulation of carb intake All Hollywood stars swear by it
Source OK Magazine Lack of references Specialises in Hollywood news
Kernel of truth Similar diets work Healthier choices promote weight loss Exercise promotes weight loss Low glycogen stores
Issues Lack of specificity Lack of numbers/amounts
Evidence Joshi and Mohan in the Indian Journal of Medical Research Extreme diets do not work
Conclusion The article does contain some correct information The lack of research on carb cycling does not instil confidence The research available on other low carb diets and metabolic processes involved discredit some statements Low overall confidence