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Nutrients Missing from Low-Carb Diets?

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When compared with diets not restricting carbohydrates, low-carb diets may lead to nutrient depletions—especially of some B vitamins and magnesium.


This recent study found that some of the nutrient requirements not being met by low-carb diets included thiamine (vitamin B1), iron, calcium, magnesium, and selenium.


Red blood cell levels of thiamine were lower and low levels of magnesium were more common in people following a low-carb diet.


This is not medical advice.

This is just something to be aware of if you have chosen to follow a low-carb diet.


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REFERENCE:
Churuangsuk C, Catchpole A, Talwar D, et al. Low thiamine status in adults following low-carbohydrate / ketogenic diets: a cross-sectional comparative study of micronutrient intake and status. Eur J Nutr. Published online July 5, 2024. [link]