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The linked article actually describes limitations with low carbohydrate diets. Attempts to make up yhe caloric deficiency with only protein is bad as the body s
by Laforet 9y ago
The linked article actually describes limitations with low carbohydrate diets. Attempts to make up yhe caloric deficiency with only protein is bad as the body struggles to keep nitrogen balance.
Given plenty of carbohydrates, it is possible to survive long term on very limited supply of essential fatty acids as well as proteons.
- ue_ 9y agoLow carbs and high fat/protein is the essence of the keto diet, which I've heard has worked out well for some people.
- toomuchtodo 9y agoWorks incredibly well. https://www.reddit.com/r/keto https://www.reddit.com/r/keto
- Laforet 9y agoLow carb is fine, however one cannot survive on protein alone as the main energy source.