Banting lost weight, and his hearing problem disappeared.
Over the years, many studies and many low-carb diets were tested.
In most cases, subjects lost weight.
That could be why, today, low-carb, high fat diets are still a thing.
But are they safe?
What happens to your body when you deprive it of carbs?
So, when you cut out carbs, your body gets rid of it, resulting in weight loss.
Depending on how active you are, you may need to consume more carbs.
These ketones occur because the body is out of glucose.
Some experts say that a low-carb diet actually has the opposite effect.
The brain responds the same way.
But other specialists argue that gluten and wheat are not the only craving producing carbs.
Your body stores carbs in the form of glycogen, which is your brain’s energy source.
In the meantime, you’ll be draggy, withflu-like symptoms.
She says, “fat is a slow source of fuel.
The body cannot access it quickly enough to sustain high-intensity exercise.”
Those ketones that are fueling your body at this point are released, also, through your breath.
That makes for stinky breath, too.
Even if the dry mouth goes away, the halitosis brought on by the low-carb diet won’t.Dr.
Or, start eating carbs again.
Bad breath can be a sign of GERD, diabetes, gum disease and more.
You’ll get constipated
Low-carb diets can, in fact, cause constipation.
You’re not eating grains that contain fiber, so it’s easy to get a little stopped up.
Fiber doesn’t only help your digestive system, incidentally.
It also helps stabilize glucose levels.
But if you’re committed to staying on a low-carb diet,Dr.
Deborah Gordonhas some good tips for pepping up a sluggish digestive system.
She says low-carb dieters don’t have to start eating grains again to get things working.
She suggests that adequate hydration, exercise and supplements can help get you back on track.
Dr. Georgia Edetells us that lack of fiber may not be the issue at all.
Ketogenic dieters often start eating cruciferous vegetables, nuts and full-fat dairy all constipating foods.
You could gain it all back
That’s the rub, isn’t it?
Before starting any sort of diet, it’s important to weigh the risks.
