Side effects
A serious side effect of dieting without carbohydrates is limited performance. Due to the lack of carbohydrates, the body derives most of its energy from fat conversion into so-called ketone bodies, which are less efficient and have a lower energy density than carbohydrates. This means that you can only perform to a limited extent.
This effect can be particularly detrimental during sports or at work. and headaches. In addition, the no-carb diet bombards the body with numerous saturated and unsaturated fats.
Especially the high proportion of saturated fats is less good for blood lipid values. If the diet is followed for a long time, the high fat intake can have a detrimental effect on our health. As there are less vegetables and fruit on the menu than recommended, it is questionable whether the body is supplied with sufficient minerals, nutrients, trace elements and vitamins.
This can lead to serious deficiency symptoms over a longer period of time. Over a longer period of time, a diet without carbohydrates can put a strain on the kidneys, since a lot of calcium is excreted through this. The risk of osteoporosis and kidney stones increases if the diet is followed for months.
The carbohydrate-free diet is a very radical form of nutrition, which should be checked by a doctor if it is to be continued over a longer period of time, i.e. over several months. If the diet is made uncontrolled over a long period of time, the kidneys can be extremely stressed, kidney stones can occur and even kidney failure can occur. If the electrolytes are not in balance, the risk of osteoporosis increases significantly. The high fat intake in this diet leads to elevated blood lipid levels, which are dangerous for the blood vessels over a long period of time. The diet is not suitable for people who do a lot of sport, because the pure fat burning does not leave enough strength for training.
