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Unknown side effects of a low-carb diet

Fatigue
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Fatigue
Limited diets overall can cause fatigue, so make sure you're not consuming too few calories to support your lifestyle. A calorie deficit is required for weight loss, but one that is too extreme can have the inverse result, lowering your total daily energy expenditure and slowing your metabolism.
Low blood sugar
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Low blood sugar
When your sugar levels are low, you may feel super hungry and feel like eating high-sugar unhealthy foods to regenerate your body's energy source. Maintain blood sugar stability by combining a complex carbohydrate with a protein and a small amount of healthy fat.
Muscle cramps
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Muscle cramps
Muscle cramps can occur if you don't receive sufficient amounts of certain mineral resources in your diet, such as potassium and magnesium. Potassium, sodium, and magnesium are in charge of muscular contraction and a variety of other important functions related to muscles and nerves.
Athletic Performance Suffers
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Athletic Performance Suffers
Low carbohydrate diets have few glycogen energy stores, which are the body's favoured fuel source for any physical activity. You may notice a significant decrease in your ability to perform during physical activity, sports, and training.
You get hangry
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You get hangry
So cutting carbs has an effect on your mood. A few individuals may experience depression and a desire to sleep all the time. Others may become extremely hungry and angry, causing them to lose self-control around food and eat everything in sight.
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