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Low-Carbohydrate Diet Effects

Meaning

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Effects refer to the broad range of physiological and metabolic adaptations that occur when dietary carbohydrate intake is significantly restricted, forcing the body to shift its primary fuel source toward fat and ketone bodies. These effects encompass changes in hormonal profiles, including reduced insulin secretion and increased glucagon levels, as well as alterations in body composition, lipid profiles, and energy utilization. Clinically, these diets are often employed for weight management, improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, and the therapeutic induction of nutritional ketosis. The extent of these effects is dose-dependent on the degree of carbohydrate restriction.