The Acute Effects of Eucaloric and Hypocaloric Carbohydrate Restriction on Liver Fat Content and Metabolism in Obese Individuals

Exclusion Criteria

• •Anemia (hemoglobin \<8 mmol/L for men and \<7 mmol/L for women)
• •TSH outside reference range
• •Medication known to influence glucose metabolism or appetite regulation
• •Contraindications for MR-scan: abdominal height exceed limitations of the MR-scanner, pacemaker or other electronic device implanted, implanted metal devices, severe claustrophobia
• •Food allergies (including lactose and gluten intolerance), vegetarian/vegan diet or following specific dietary plans
• •Alcohol consumptions \>84/168 g/week (women/men)
• •Strenuous activity level \> 120 minutes per week
• •\>5 kg weight loss within the last three months or previous bariatric surgery
• •High risk of fibrosis of the liver (estimated by FIB4 score \> 3,25)