A study that many of us have been waiting for: Myths and Facts Regarding Low-Carbohydrate Diets

A link to the full article: Myths and Facts Regarding Low-Carbohydrate Diets

Conclusions

• The low-carbohydrate (or ketogenic) diet is supported by a large body of clinical trial research demonstrating its safety and efficacy.
• Commonly held concerns, such as the idea that low-carbohydrate diets increase mortality or increases the risk of heart disease, are not supported by the evidence.
• There are no harmful side effects of low-carbohydrate diets.
• The “keto flu” that some patients experience at the start of the diet can be treated and avoided.
• Low-carbohydrate diets can be sustainable and nutritionally complete.

I love this line from the article: “There are no deficiency symptoms that occur even in the complete absence of dietary carbohydrates.”

That’s why you have never heard the phrase, “Essential carbohydrate.” Such a thing simply does not exist.