2651: Do Low Carb Diets Cause Energy Debt and Burn Out?

May 10, 2023

2651: Do Low Carb Diets Cause Energy Debt and Burn Out?

May 10, 2023

WW: Do Low Carb Diets Cause Energy Debt and Burn Out?

There is no one size fits all approach…

While some may benefit from a lower-carb diet, others may find that it is detrimental to their health.

What we need to look at is what happens to the body when we go low carb so we can understand if it’s the right choice for us.

So on today’s #CabralConcept 2651 let’s go over if low-carb diets cause energy debt and burnout and how it can impact our health – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. Low-Carb Diet Positives

There are many people doing low-carb diets that feel great on them for a short period of time. The reason for this is that it can increase norepinephrine and adrenaline while stabilizing glucose levels.

2. Low-Carb Diet Stress Over Time

When you continue a low-carb diet for a longer period of time it can cause stress on the body and create more cortisol. Over time this can result in breaking down muscle tissue, weakening metabolism, using up the body's mineral storage reserves, and also affecting thyroid production.

3. What To Do Instead

We use low-carb diets in our practice but for a limited time. Low-carb diets work better on a cyclical basis and work best when you have a plan to add carbs back in and address underlying issues.