30 Tage ohne Kohlenhydrate: Das passiert mit deinem Körper

30 days with hardly any or no carbohydrates sounds like a "quick weight loss" solution. In reality, however, this triggers a whole chain reaction in the body: first water loss, then the "low-carb flu," and later altered fat burning, digestion, and even hormones. Here's an overview of the most important effects. ⏩ Inform yourself first, then supplement: Feel free to check out my guides https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ ❎ 100% independent ❎ 100% study-based ❎ 100% medically accurate 00:00 | 30 Days of Low-Carb Diet 01:22 | Effects on Metabolism, Energy & Performance 05:20 | Low Carb & Keto 07:38 | Advantages of Low-Carb Diet 11:05 | Disadvantages 14:54 | Important Tips for Implementation #carbohydrates #medicine #health The First Days: Water Loss, Fatigue, and the "Low-Carb Flu" In the first few days, the body draws on glycogen stores in the liver and muscles. Glycogen is always stored together with water. When it is broken down, the body loses this water along with it—the scale suddenly shows a significantly lower number, even though no significant amount of fat has been burned. At the same time, the body lacks its usual quick energy source. Typical symptoms include fatigue, headaches, cravings, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Many refer to this phase as the "low-carb" or "keto flu" because the condition can feel like a mild infection. Switching to Fat Burning and Ketone Bodies After two to four days, once the glycogen stores are largely depleted, the body switches its metabolism. It increasingly releases fatty acids from adipose tissue and uses them as an energy source. Two important processes take place in the liver: firstly, gluconeogenesis, in which new glucose is formed from other building blocks, and secondly, the production of ketone bodies. These ketone bodies serve as a kind of alternative fuel, especially for the brain and muscles. By the second week, the body has often adapted to the point where fat mass measurably decreases, provided the overall calorie intake is not too high. In the third and fourth weeks, many report that headaches, mood swings, and lethargy subside, and energy levels stabilize. Low Carb or Keto – How few carbohydrates are meant? In a "classic" low-carb diet, carbohydrates are usually between about 50 and 150 grams per day. Bread, pasta, rice, sweets, and soft drinks are significantly reduced, but not always completely eliminated. The ketogenic diet is considerably stricter: usually only 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per day are allowed. The diet then consists mainly of fish, meat, cheese, eggs, fats, and very low-carbohydrate vegetables such as leafy greens or zucchini. Fruit—apart from small amounts of berries—is often hardly possible, because a single apple already contains around 20 grams of carbohydrates. The diet then consists primarily of fish, meat, cheese, eggs, fats, and very low-carbohydrate vegetables such as leafy greens or zucchini. Cited studies: Study 1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29417... Study 2: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38732... Study 3: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31399... Study 4: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30803... Study 5: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33801... Study 6: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686... ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With "Video Visit Dr. Weigl," you've found a current and medically sound channel that explains topics related to pain, medicine, and health in an understandable way, based on facts, guidelines, and studies. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬ ▬ Weigl's MedNight: The video podcast with the University Hospital Bonn ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42EJfPT ▬ More Videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ When is my diet healthy?: https://bit.ly/GesundeErnährung_Video Fat burners from the fridge: https://bit.ly/Fatburner_Video Health killer sugar - dangerously not sweet: https://bit.ly/Zucker_Video First signs of depression: https://bit.ly/DepressionAnzeichen_Video Chronically ill due to lack of sleep: http://bit.ly/SchlafenSchlafmangel_Video ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►TikTok:   / doktorweigl   ►Instagram:   / doktorweigl   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal Notice / Disclaimer: These videos are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for personal consultation, examination, or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified physician. Especially when it comes to medication, it is essential to consult your doctor and read the package insert. The information provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability is excluded. Facebook & Instagram Icon: Icon made by freepik from www.flaticon.com Twitter Icon: Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com 3D Images: Sharecare YOU Pro Website: https://www.sharecare.com/