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ANS-- Consumption of low carbohydrate diets can be unsafe as it may increase the risk of premature death, a new study has found. ... According to the researchers, different diets have been suggested for weight loss, such as diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat
A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates — such as grains, starchy vegetables and fruit & importance is provided foods high in protein & fat. Many types of low-carb diets exist. Each diet have some restrictions on the types &amounts of carbohydrates we consume.
our body uses carbohydrates as its main fuel source. Complex carbohydrates (starches) are broken down into simple sugars during digestion. They're then absorbed into your bloodstream, where they're known as blood sugar (glucose). Natural complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly& they have less effect on blood sugar. Natural complex carbohydrates provide bulk & serve other body functions beyond fuel.
Rising levels of blood sugar trigger the body to release insulin. Insulin helps glucose enter the body's cells. Some glucose is used by the body for energy, . Extra glucose is usually stored in liver, muscles and other cells for later use or is converted to fat.
A daily limit of 0.7 to 2 ounces (20 to 60 grams) of carbohydrates is typical with a low-carb diet. These amounts of carbohydrates provide 80 to 240 calories. Some low-carb diets greatly restrict carbs during the initial phase of the diet & then gradually increase the number of allowed carbs.
Health benefits :
Low-carb diets may help to prevent serious health conditions, as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure & cardiovascular disease. Any diet that helps you shed excess weight can reduce or even reverse risk factors for cardiovascular disease & diabetes. Most weight-loss diets — not just low-carb diets — may improve blood cholesterol or blood sugar levels, at least temporarily.
Low-carb diets may improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol &triglyceride values slightly more than do moderate-carb diets.
A report from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology & Obesity Society concluded that there are not enough evidence to say whether most low-carbohydrate diets provide heart-healthy benefits.
RISK:
In case of sudden cuts in carbohydrates , we experience health effects. More carbohydrate intake in the long term results in vitamin or mineral deficiencies, bone loss , gastrointestinal disturbances & may increase risks of various chronic diseases.
Restricting carbohydrates to less than 0.7 ounces a day can result in a process called ketosis. Ketosis occurs when there is less amount glucose for energy, Thus the body breaks down stored fat, causing ketones to build up in the body. Side effects from ketosis can cause nausea, headache, mental & physical fatigue, .In case we follow a low-carbohydrate diet that's higher in fat & higher in protein, so, its important to choose foods with healthy unsaturated fats &healthy proteins.
If we follow a low-carbohydrate diet that's higher in fat higher in protein, it's important to choose foods with healthy unsaturated fats& healthy proteins.