Does a low carb diet lower the amount of good bacteria in your gut?

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If I go on a low carb diet, will it lower the amount of good bacteria in my gut?

Also, if I take probiotics, will they be able to be sustained in my gut on a low carb diet or will the probiotics be ineffective in providing benefits if I am on a low carb diet?

Thanks.

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One Response to “Does a low carb diet lower the amount of good bacteria in your gut?”

  1. Minerva on August 31st, 2009 at 9:43 am

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    No, a “low carb” diet will not ruin the good bacteria in your gut unless you’re eating way too much cheese. The probiotics would be a good idea too. Also, “low carb” diets are not a good idea. Better to eat plenty of unrefined carbs like fruits and veggies for fiber. If you’re eating just protein or fat it’s not good for the kidneys, esp. long term. Dr. Atkins, who popularized the low carb diets died of a heart attack after all.

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