Health Risks of Low Carb diets

A cut on all carbohydrate from the diet andcases, for those who are metabolically resistant,
increased protein and fat intake.reducing total food intake may help to stimulate
Low-carbohydrate diets is nutritional programsor maintain weight loss. High-protein, low-carb diets
that advocate restricted carbohydrateadvocate consuming more protein-rich foods such
consumption. The term low-carbohydrate dietas eggs, meat, fish and cheese, potatoes and
today is most strongly associated with the Atkinspasta.
Diet. The essence of the Atkins' system is toEating carbohydrates throughout the day causes
provide a series of dietary phases through whicha constant release of insulin, making cells less
the majority will pass sequentially, as theyreceptive to the effects of it. The lowered intake
successfully lose their excess weight. Additionalof dietary fiber that often accompanies
diets are provided for people who cannot followdramatically reduced carbohydrate intake can
the majority route, such as those with a highresult in constipation if not supplemented. Ketosis
metabolic resistance and those with foodis another possible side-effect of this diet.
intolerances. Another related diet type, theLow-carbohydrate diets could inherently cause
low-insulin-index diet, is very similar except that itweakness or fatigue .Low-carb eating even
is based on measurements of direct insulemicseemed to be protective against heart disease
responses to food rather than glycemic response.when vegetables were the main sources of fat
Low carb diets are based on the principle that aand protein in the diet. Gout is one of the most
diet low in carbohydrates leads to decreasedpainful types of arthritis. A low-carb diet and an
production of body's insulin.increased risk of gout seems obvious. Gout is
People diet for two primary reasons, to losecaused by an excess of uric acid in the body. A
weight, or to improve health--or both. Cut ondiet comprised of foods rich in purines are later
things like pasta, bread, rice and alcohol, yetbroken down into uric acid in the body.
unlimited amounts of meat, cheese and butter areRisks of Low Carb Diets
suggested to eat. In general, on a low-carb diet it1. Arthritis.
is not necessary to count calories. The Atkin's diet2. Diabetes
claims to clear up all manner of ailments, but the3. Cancer.
bottom line is these diets are lacking in nutrients4. Weight loss.
essential for good health and the high level of5. Weakness.
protein puts a huge strain on your kidneys. Low6. Fatigue.
carb diets are also likely to encourage yo-yo7. Heart disease.
dieting, cycles of losing and regaining weight, which8.
has been shown to be a health risk. In some