Does a low carb diet lower the amount of good bacteria in your gut?
February 9th, 2009 | by Michael |
orderinthecourt asked:
If I go on a diet of low carburetor, lower? the quantity? good bacteria in my intestines? Also, if I take the probiotics, can be supported in my intestines on a diet of low carburetor or probiotics are ineffective in providing the benefits if they are on a diet of low carburetor? Thank you.
BENNIE
If I go on a diet of low carburetor, lower? the quantity? good bacteria in my intestines? Also, if I take the probiotics, can be supported in my intestines on a diet of low carburetor or probiotics are ineffective in providing the benefits if they are on a diet of low carburetor? Thank you.
BENNIE
One Response to “Does a low carb diet lower the amount of good bacteria in your gut?”
By Minerva on Feb 11, 2009 | Reply
No, a “low carb” diet will not ruin the good bacteria in your gut unless you’re eating way too much cheese. The probiotics would be a good idea too. Also, “low carb” diets are not a good idea. Better to eat plenty of unrefined carbs like fruits and veggies for fiber. If you’re eating just protein or fat it’s not good for the kidneys, esp. long term. Dr. Atkins, who popularized the low carb diets died of a heart attack after all.