Scientists from University College London found that a low-carb (keto) diet stabilizes blood sugar levels in people with diabetes and also helps them lose weight. Research results published on SpringerLink.
Keto diet is a type of nutrition in which fat and proteins are predominant in the diet. The amount of carbohydrates is significantly reduced. British scientists sought to find out whether a diet originally developed to treat epilepsy could benefit diabetics. A new study focuses on finding out the health benefits and drawbacks of the keto diet for people with this condition. The study is a meta-analysis that combines the results of several studies using statistical methods.
The results showed that the keto diet supports rapid weight loss. Most likely, the foods he recommends (meat, eggs, fish, cottage cheese) saturate well and also reduce appetite. Since excess weight and obesity complicate the course of the disease, following this diet will improve the health of people with diabetes. It was also found that blood sugar levels stabilized in diabetics who followed a low-carb diet for 15 to 32 weeks.
However, scientists warned that this type of nutrition also has its drawbacks. Too much protein in the diet can trigger the development of kidney disease. During the digestion of protein foods, a large amount of nitrogenous compounds – urea – are formed in the body. The kidneys filter it and cleanse the blood. Eating excessive amounts of protein foods is associated with increased stress on this organ.
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