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Will A Low Carbohydrate Diet Increase The Risk Of Bradycardia?
Question: As a physician, what is your take on a low carb diet? I am a woman, 5'9 and 251lbs, trying to lose weight. I do not currently have any medical issues other than occasional bradycardia (which has been deemed normal via testing from my cardiologist) I have normal blood pressure. I would like to try this diet but am concerned of the health risks as this type of diet usually involves high amounts of fats and protiens. Since my cardiovascular health is pretty much normal now, I don't want to take the risk of going backwards.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history you have shared, and the kind of diet you want to opt for, it doesn't seem to be harmful or to affect any of your previous diseases or general condition.
It is also healthy trend to cut down the sugar content of the food as it is cause of almost most of the life style oriented disease processes directly or indirectly. But some carbohydrates like polysaccharides or slow absorbing ones may be taken in controlled amount.
High protien may be taken at start but with caution as if to complete rely on protien for satiety may lead to extra stress on the body to clear those out of system and may cause high uric acid levels and kidney damages so higher amount than usual is ok but not to be totally dependant upon them.
Fat content should remain low and all bakery items and processed foods should be avoided alongwith all artificial drinks whether diet or normal. So in short what I am emphasising upon is a modified low carb diet. The rest of the detailed menu can be made with a proper consultation by a dietician and may be followed accordingly alongwith excercises.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
You can use it with caution
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history you have shared, and the kind of diet you want to opt for, it doesn't seem to be harmful or to affect any of your previous diseases or general condition.
It is also healthy trend to cut down the sugar content of the food as it is cause of almost most of the life style oriented disease processes directly or indirectly. But some carbohydrates like polysaccharides or slow absorbing ones may be taken in controlled amount.
High protien may be taken at start but with caution as if to complete rely on protien for satiety may lead to extra stress on the body to clear those out of system and may cause high uric acid levels and kidney damages so higher amount than usual is ok but not to be totally dependant upon them.
Fat content should remain low and all bakery items and processed foods should be avoided alongwith all artificial drinks whether diet or normal. So in short what I am emphasising upon is a modified low carb diet. The rest of the detailed menu can be made with a proper consultation by a dietician and may be followed accordingly alongwith excercises.
Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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