Answer to Question #350659 in Biochemistry for sonia

Question

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. 

Answer 1

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.