According to the Declaration of interests section, several of the authors declared interests in either Counterweight and Cambridge Weight Plan or both. Two were employed by Counterweight (one of whom is a Counterweight shareholder) during the course of the study. Some received fees and or funding. So it's not altogether surprising that LCHF wasn't included. Maybe we should approach Kerrygold to sponsor a LCHF research study!
That is a superb idea. What an exceptional plan to get someone, somewhere to do a similar study on LCHF as they have on VLCD. It would be good to have a raft of research to read and track longer term trends, risks and impacts.
And it does not matter who sponsors it because when the research is published people who want to believe it, want to try it want to understand it, well they will. Those that don't - wont and will pull it apart. That is not personal to ND it is the case on every piece of research I have seen in my experience. So Kerrygold - egg firms - grass fed beef association. It makes no odds.
And another reason it matters not a jot is that Prof Taylor say's in nearly every interview that there is no need to use the shakes. Hardly a glowing advert for the Counterweight or Cambridge plan.
And finally - in a personal email to me from the Newcastle team they went to great lengths to say that not only do you not need to use the shakes - you can also if you prefer use any shakes and I quote "
Most supermarkets and health food shops stock their own brand and it is very reasonable to try several according personal taste. All are likely to have a reasonable nutritional value." I tell you what - those sponsors ought to get the darn money back!