High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are a
healthy way to lose weight.
Eating fewer than 130 grams of carbohydrate a day can
lead to the buildup of ketones in your blood. Ketones
are partially broken-down fats. A buildup of these in
your blood (called ketosis) can cause your body to
produce high levels of uric acid, which is a risk factor
for gout (a painful swelling of the joints) and kidney
stones. Ketosis may be especially risky for pregnant
women and people with diabetes or kidney disease.
Be sure to discuss any changes in your diet with a
health care professional, especially if you have health
conditions such as cardiovascular disease, kidney
disease, or type 2 diabetes.
healthy way to lose weight.
The long-term health effects of a high-protein/lowcarbohydrate
diet are unknown. But getting most of your daily
calories from high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not a
balanced eating plan. You may be eating too much fat and cholesterol,
which may raise heart disease risk. You may be eating too few fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains, which may lead to constipation due to
lack of dietary fiber. Following a high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet
may also make you feel nauseous, tired, and weak.
diet are unknown. But getting most of your daily
calories from high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not a
balanced eating plan. You may be eating too much fat and cholesterol,
which may raise heart disease risk. You may be eating too few fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains, which may lead to constipation due to
lack of dietary fiber. Following a high-protein/low-carbohydrate diet
may also make you feel nauseous, tired, and weak.
Eating fewer than 130 grams of carbohydrate a day can
lead to the buildup of ketones in your blood. Ketones
are partially broken-down fats. A buildup of these in
your blood (called ketosis) can cause your body to
produce high levels of uric acid, which is a risk factor
for gout (a painful swelling of the joints) and kidney
stones. Ketosis may be especially risky for pregnant
women and people with diabetes or kidney disease.
Be sure to discuss any changes in your diet with a
health care professional, especially if you have health
conditions such as cardiovascular disease, kidney
disease, or type 2 diabetes.