I don't see what the problem is with the Quaker Oats review. It looked at studies of low-carb diets and found they resulted in weight loss and had no medical problems. There are now studies of low-carb diets that did extend longer, but these were not included (not available yet to the reviewers?).

From what I've read, exercise does not result in weight loss (just lost inches). Muscle does weigh more than fat.

It would have been more interesting if they had also compared the low-fat diet studies.

As an aside, I have been on Atkins for more than a year, am over 53 and have lost much weight, greatly improved my blood lipids and feel much better than I did after years of low-fat dieting.

Mike