Carbohydrates are the main energy source in our body in addition to protein and fat. Therefore, the body would prefer carbohydrates to meet the needs energynya. Excess carbohydrates are stored by the body into fat makes many people think by adjusting the diet so as to be low carb, high protein, will make the fat can be burned through an intensive exercise and the energy required will be met from a high protein intake.
Carbohydrates have four important functions related to metabolism and exercise performance, namely:1. The main energy source2. Carbohydrate intake enough protein will help maintain the protein cells3. Helps burn fat4. Fuel for the central nervous system
Reduce intake of carbohydrates and increase protein in the hope that will help the body burn more fat. But if it is done continuously, so when catabolic process, in which the protein is converted into glucose as energy, protein will be taken from the muscle which will cause a reduction in muscle mass. And at the change of the protein into glucose that generate waste in the form of nitrogen that must be disposed of through urine and sweat. Nitrogen is excreted through the urine is obviously going to burden the kidneys. So the lower the intake of carbohydrate, the higher intensity exercise and eat more protein, in a long time, would harm our kidneys. Drink plenty of water which is expected to launch the process of the kidneys, also would burden the kidney when a diet like this is passed on as waste still must pass through our kidneys.
All you notice is, check your kidney condition, if there is either because of genetic abnormalities or certain diseases, do not do this diet. For those who are very overweight, want to get results fast, this diet could be used, but not more than one month, with a record of your kidney condition fine. These dietary patterns such as double-edged blade, use with caution.