Bad Breath
Low-carb diets are commonly higher in protein. If your balance is off, you might get a bad breath as a result. Studies on the effectiveness and safety of low-carb diets in adolescents say that thirst, bad breath, and dry mouth were common side effects of following the program.
Pro tip: The experts of The Magazine for Dental Hygiene Professionals recommend using a tongue scraper, brushing regularly, and using a mouth rinse to fight bad breath that may accompany a higher protein, lower carb diet.
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High protein does not mean excess consumption of eggs, dairy, and poultry, responsible for raising your bad cholesterol. For excess intake, you can switch to low-fat milk, egg whites, and plant-based proteins like beans, lentils, and tofu, for example.
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I was totally lost. I have most of the symptoms you mention. Constipation being the worst. I thought I was supposed to eat a lot of protein for energy which I still do not have. I also think it was caused by a medicine I take for my diabetes. I was losing weight which I was doing good but have stopped losing and feel bloated.
Most of the symptoms are not from protein intake but from failure to meet other dietary needs. Very few people ever experience protein toxicity. It would take a lot more protein to produce that than most people ever consume.
Too little water can cause a variety of symptoms, including headaches, constipation and lethargy. Your body needs water to properly function. There’s less water in meat than in fruits and vegetables. This can be remedied by simply drinking more water. Sodas and other sweetened beverages are also a source of water, so cutting them out can leave a person less hydrated – unless they compensate by switching to another source of water. Water, itself, would do that.
Meat is a terrific source of B vitamins, often missing from many vegetarian and vegan diets, but also missing from a lot of fast food. It’s also a great source of Vitamin A. It’s not, however, a great source of Vitamin C, which is amply covered by many fruits and vegetables. Vitamin D’s best sources include fatty fish. Vitamin E is best found in leafy greens, nuts and seeds. Vitamin K has both animal and plant sources to draw from.
Great article on high-protein diets. I am so trying to lose 50 pounds (at the age of 75) and I have been leaning toward fewer carbs and replacing them with protein. Good advice. Thank you.
While protein is not the enemy, neither are carbs, at least not all of them. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are all sources of carbs but they’re the good kind, choc full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’re not comparable to processed foods, which also have carbs but quickly break down into sugar and provide little else in terms of nutrition. An apple and a Snickers bar are both sources of carbs. Guess which one is healthier.
some necessary medication cause this. If you are going to terrify people mostly senior. At least do though research. It look like you just copy or right what you hear..
Talk your doctor before you do anything you see written. Protein is the fire that burns the carbohydrates. Too many people have hurt their body because some clown writes a story ! Use common sense!! Best defense!
Very satisfied with my vice President. Thankful to have common sense once again