Are Carbs Making a Comeback?

After years of being vilified in favor of Keto and various forms of Paleo, carbs are making a slow-but-sure comeback. I see this in all my FaceBook groups with dieters suffering from low energy and hormonal imbalance when severely restricting carb intake. Low-carb diets may offer immediate symptom relief and rapid weight loss, but their long-term consequences all too often outweigh their advantages with rebound effects that include stalled weight loss and even weight gain.

So what’s going on?

The Delicate Balance of Reducing Carbohydrate Intake After A High-Protein Diet

Limiting carb intake can provide temporary symptom suppression but won’t always bring lasting relief; even eliminating an offending source might reduce inflammation temporarily but long-term restriction always comes at the cost of nutritional deprivation and metabolic imbalances.

One drawback to low-carb diets is their reliance on endogenous glucose production – or gluconeogenesis, an energy-inefficient metabolic pathway which forces our bodies to create its own glucose from non-carb sources. This process requires significant energy investments with only minor returns in return. In particular, muscle mass loss over time increases stress hormone-related decline and further puts a burden on the body – not only compromising physical strength but also our metabolic health.

Low-Carb Diets and Thyroid Function

Low-carb diets can impair thyroid function by decreasing the liver’s ability to convert T4 to the active form T3, essential for metabolism regulation. Without sufficient glucose available for this conversion process, liver cells struggle to produce enough T3, leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism like low energy, poor sleep quality and weak hair and nails as well as compromised thyroid function that has an impactful impact on many body systems – emphasizing the importance of balanced nutrition as part of managing balanced organ health.

Metabolic Flexibility and Insulin Sensitivity

Low-carb diets do not improve metabolic flexibility. Removing carbohydrates doesn’t repair an impaired glucose metabolism. Indeed, long-term low-carb dieting actually induces physiological insulin resistance, not because it increases its sensitivity but simply because the challenge has been removed. True metabolic health requires being able to switch efficiently between burning fats and carbohydrates with balanced nutrition intake including carbs.

Reintroducing Carbs for Improved Health

Gradual introduction of carbohydrates can boost metabolism and overall health in an effective manner, helping counteract any harmful side effects of long-term low-carb dieting by stimulating energy production and utilization. When starting back onto carbohydrates it is essential to do it slowly by slowly adding one carb source at a time until your body adjusts.

Experience and Tips

Many who have returned to carbs after going low-carb report improved energy levels, better sleep, stronger hair and nails and an overall enhanced sense of wellbeing. For optimal health outcomes, it’s essential that this transition be coupled with an increase in the proper fat consumption while monitoring body temperature and other metabolic markers to tailor your diet appropriately.

Conclusion: Adopt a Balanced Diet

Understanding our bodies can lead to positive health benefits when we provide what our body requires for optimal performance. Over-relying on gluconeogenesis as an energy drain may offer temporary digestive relief; but could ultimately cause long-term sleep disruption, digestive issues, hair loss, hormonal imbalances, low libido levels, and skin issues if left unchecked.

Unless your current diet is working to your advantage (i.e. high body temperatures, regular bowel movements, strong hormones and libido, great skin and hair health, overall happiness), there’s no reason for change. But if it has led to cycles of weight fluctuation and health concerns for you, it’s time to reconsider and take a more balanced approach to nutrition. Carbs play a vital role in supporting metabolic health and overall well-being when consumed responsibly.

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