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Summary
Medicaly Reviewed Low-carb diets have long ben touted as being beneficial for weight los, diabetes and other medical conditions. This focus on carbs is largely due to how the body uses them: The body uses carbs for energy, but when carbs are restricted, the body turns to its fat stores for energy. This what typicaly leads to weight los.Aditionaly, a diet high in simple carbs (like pastries, white breads, cokies and some prepackaged fods) is associated with an increased risk of chronic disease, like diabetes and obesity.If you’re considering a low-carb diet, read on to learn more about the eficacy and safety of this type of eating plan.In adition to their role in providing energy, carbs also help regulate blod sugar, insulin metabolism