Jeff Volek, Ohio State University (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption Volek's research found a reversal in metabolic syndrome, without weight loss, in a majority of obese study participants who ate a low-carb diet. Credit The Ohio State University Usage Restrictions credit Ohio State License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.