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Low Carbohydrate Diets (HEALTH BENEFITS (metabolic syndrome, improve…
Low Carbohydrate Diets
DIETARY KETOSIS
Appetite suppressant affect - Breaks down fat stores
caused by carbohydrate restriction or starvation (20-50grams/day)
short term side effects: Nausea, Vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, constipation, reduced exercise tolerance and "Keto flu".
Long Term Side effects: Hepatic Steatosis, hyperproteinemia, kidney stones, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
FATS
low carb = high fat
saturated/unsaturated and trans
CARBOHYDRATES
-starchy foods -grains - fruit and vegetables
Glucose no longer prime source of energy in body
HEALTH BENEFITS
metabolic syndrome
improve cholesterol levels
help prevent cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure
linked to reduced risk of diabetes
weight loss?
low carb helps in obesity weight loss drastically
body weight and fat mass decrease
no effect on fat free mass
CALORIC INTAKE
9 Kcal/gram fat, 4Kcal/gram carb, 4Kcal/gram protein
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[viewed 31 January 2019]
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499830/
Chang, C., Borer, K. & Lin, P., 2017. ‘Low-Carbohydrate-High-Fat Diet: Can it Help Exercise Performance?’. Journal of human Kinetics [online]. 56: 81-92. Available from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5384055/
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