Very Low-Carb Diets Health Risk
Science Daily is reporting the results of a study which suggest people on very low-carb diets are putting themselves at risk because of a reduction in butyrate (a fatty acid) in the gut.
Butyrate is used as a form of energy by the bacteria in the gut, and reduced levels can lead to increased risk of colon & bowel cancers.
Our usual advice applies here. Always see your doctor or a dietitian before starting any diet, and if you are feeling any ill effect, see them again.
