Mr M is considering a low carbohydrate diet. This diet initially restricts carbohydrate intake to 20g per day for the first two weeks.
Q3. Describe the underlying biochemistry in these two weeks.
One of the common metabolic changes assumed to take place when a person follows a low-carbohydrate diet is ketosis. Low-carbohydrate intakes result in a reduction of the circulating insulin level, which promotes high level of circulating fatty acids, used for oxidation and production of ketone bodies.
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