Are you one of the many people who blames their uncontrolled weight gain to carbohydrates? Did you realize that a eating foods that are low in carbohydrate has negative consequences for your health and body? Are you aware that people who adopt a low-carbohydrate diet may acquire bad breath, often known as halitosis? Read this article to learn more about the negative impacts of a low-carbohydrate diet.

Carbohydrates are frequently blamed for uncontrollable weight gain. And as a result, some people have completely eliminated carbs from their diet in order to lose weight. But the problem is, Carbohydrates, particularly complex carbs, are an important component of a well-balanced diet. Some people consume more carbohydrates than their bodies require whereas other people prefer to reduce carbohydrates even further in order to better control their blood sugar or lose weight.

Although limiting carbs isn't required for weight loss, some people prefer to do so since it makes them feel better overall. However, lowering your intake of foods with carbohydrates may cause adverse effects to your health and body. The types of side affects you may experience while on a diet with few carbohydrates are determined by your physiology, current eating habits, and the amount of carbohydrate and overall calorie reduction you make. Constipation is a common complaint among low carbohydrate eaters. One explanation for this is a lack of fiber from low-fiber meals such as grains and beans, which are high-fiber foods that are also relatively high in carbs and hence frequently avoided on low-carb diets. And when you cut back on carbohydrates, you'll also cut back on sugar, thus, withdrawal symptoms such as headaches might occur in those who are used to eating more sugar. According to research, consuming low-carbohydrate meals causes headaches to become more severe. Since then, carbohydrates are the body's primary fuel source, thus, fatigue is also a common indication of low-carb consumption, limiting carbs to amounts below what our bodies require for maximum energy can produce fatigue, especially as the body adjusts to the new diet. A diet with Low-calorie can cause weariness, so make sure you're getting enough calories to maintain your lifestyle. Maintaining a lifestyle of eating a low-carbohydrate foods may cause halitosis; sometimes bad breath is accompanied by a foul taste in the mouth. In the lack of preferred glycogen, your body resorts to ketones for fuel on very low carbohydrate diets. Ketones are eliminated by urination and exhale. Ketone exhalation could be the source of foul breath.

Muscle cramps may also occur if you don't obtain enough of certain minerals in your diet, such as potassium and magnesium. Muscle contraction and several other critical activities related to muscle and nerve function are regulated by potassium, salt, and magnesium, and because of how carbs interact with glycogen and water storage, removing whole grains from your diet may result in inadequacies and adverse effects. When you reduce carbohydrates, your body will carry less water, thus, these minerals may be lost as a result of a large loss of body water.

While a low-carb diet may be appropriate for some people under particular circumstances, it comes with dangers. Any dietary changes you plan to make should be discussed with a health care practitioner, especially if you're on medication, have diabetes or high blood pressure, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Understand that a low-carbohydrate diet is not required for weight loss and is not superior to any other calorie-deficit diet. For proper nutrition and weight management, food quality is essential.

PDO I Ayesa Gay A. Bejerano, RND

References:

Dangerous side effects of Low-Carb diets, according to experts

https://www.eatthis.com/side-effects-low-carb-diet/

What are the side effects of a low carb diet?

https://www.verywellfit.com/low-carb-diet-side-effects-5204498

5 Most Common Low Carb Mistakes (And how to avoid them)

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-most-common-low-carb-mistakes