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TSriver.sand
post Aug 17 2018, 10:13 PM, updated 6y ago

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A low-carb diet could shorten life expectancy by up to four years, a study suggests.

Low-carb diets, such as Atkins, have become increasingly popular for weight loss and have shown promise for lowering the risk of some illnesses.

But a US study over 25 years indicates that moderate carb consumption - or switching meat for plant-based protein and fats - is healthier.

In the study, published in The Lancet Public Health, 15,400 people from the US filled out questionnaires on the food and drink they consumed, along with portion sizes.

From this, scientists estimated the proportion of calories they got from carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

After following the group for an average of 25 years, researchers found that those who got 50-55% of their energy from carbohydrates (the moderate carb group and in line with UK dietary guidelines) had a slightly lower risk of death compared with the low and high-carb groups.

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Researchers estimated that, from the age of 50, people in the moderate carb group were on average expected to live for another 33 years.

This was:
- four years more than people who got 30% or less of their energy from carbs (extra-low-carb group)
- 2.3 years more than the 30%-40% (low-carb) group
- 1.1 years more than the 65% or more (high-carb) group


The scientists then compared low-carb diets rich in animal proteins and fats with those that contained lots of plant-based protein and fat.

They found that eating more beef, lamb, pork, chicken and cheese in place of carbs was linked with a slightly increased risk of death.

But replacing carbohydrates with more plant-based proteins and fats, such as legumes and nuts, was actually found to slightly reduce the risk of mortality.

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45195474
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post Aug 17 2018, 10:16 PM

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The study is backed by all the fatty food producer.
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post Aug 18 2018, 07:05 AM

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Lol so if youre on 5% carbs, youll die even faster.

Just dont overeat for god sake.
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post Aug 18 2018, 05:25 PM

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This is very useful information for me. Thank you very much!
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post Aug 20 2018, 06:08 PM

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Aiyah. Just eat in moderation da cukup and exercise a bit. Have no idea why pipu bother so much about low carb diets when they arent active at all.
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post Aug 21 2018, 04:02 PM

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I find it hard to believe if you eat lots of refined carbs you will live longer.


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post Aug 21 2018, 07:48 PM

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QUOTE(Drian @ Aug 21 2018, 04:02 PM)
I find it hard to believe if you eat lots of refined carbs you will live longer.
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The study doesn't say lots of refined carbs.
It says moderate carb diet.
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post Aug 22 2018, 09:11 AM

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You need to count your macros.

Carb 60%
Protein 30%
Fat 10%
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post Aug 23 2018, 12:11 AM

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problem is our carb ain't natural nor plant type .... all processing carb, that make no different ...
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post Aug 23 2018, 09:24 AM

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Study debunked

Summary:-

Red Flags detected in the study:-

1.) Study sponsored by pharmaceutical.
2.) Low Carb diet is still high carb (40%)
3.) Observational Study - Using questionaire, not controlled.
Less accurate.
4.)https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(17)32252-3/fulltext
Shows that eating low fat high carb increases risk of cardiovascular diseases.



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QUOTE(SonnyCooL @ Aug 23 2018, 12:11 AM)
problem is our carb ain't natural nor plant type .... all processing carb, that make no different ...
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Protein powder is processed food also.
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just live happily will do, enjoy what you do with positive mindset, of course with moderate and live healthy. Sometimes i see heavy smoker who can live until 80 years old and i understand life is our controul
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post Aug 24 2018, 11:46 AM

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This study is debunked by Dr Aseem Malhotra, a prominent cardiologist in UK who does a lot of research on low carb diets. Check out his facebook post on this

 

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