• Keto Diet: despite the popularity of the ketogenic diet, there is a notable lack of gender-specific research. Many studies have predominantly included male participants, leaving a gap in understanding how women may respond differently to this high-fat, low-carbohydrate approach.
  
   
• Intermittent Fasting: research on intermittent fasting often lacks sufficient representation of women. The majority of studies tend to focus on men, raising concerns about the applicability of findings to women and their unique physiological responses to fasting.
  
   
• Paleo Diet: studies on the Paleo diet frequently exhibit a gender disparity, with a limited number of trials considering the distinct nutritional needs and hormonal variations of women. The lack of comprehensive research may hinder accurate assessments of its effectiveness for women's health.
  
   
• Low-Carb Diets: many studies examining low-carbohydrate diets do not provide adequate insights into how women may experience changes in metabolism, hormonal balance, or long-term health outcomes. This disparity raises questions about the applicability and safety of such diets for women.
   
   
• Plant-Based Diets: despite the rising interest in plant-based diets, studies often overlook the potential variations in nutritional needs between men and women. The lack of gender-specific research may hinder the development of tailored recommendations for women adopting plant-based eating patterns.

I'll crank it up a notch: there are even fewer studies aimed to understand how these popular diets affect menopausal women, and yet we are the more likely ones to use them to ward off weight gain and bone loss.

It's not all gloom and doom, though!