What is the Rollo diet?: A historical review and modern dietary comparison
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In 1797, British military physician John Rollo developed a restrictive, low-carbohydrate “animal diet” to treat his diabetic patients, documenting his methods and observations. This historical **Rollo diet** stands in stark contrast to a modern, similarly named low-glycemic index diet (the ROLO study), a detail that can cause confusion for those researching nutritional strategies.
