• Weight loss: A low-carb diet may lead to weight loss by reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness, which can result in a natural reduction in calorie intake.
  • Blood sugar control: By reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your diet, you may be able to improve your blood sugar levels, which can be beneficial for people with diabetes or prediabetes.
  • Improved cardiovascular health markers: A low-carb diet can lead to a reduction in triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and an increase in HDL (good) cholesterol, which can be beneficial for heart health.
  • May help with certain neurological disorders: Some studies have suggested that a low-carb diet may be beneficial for people with epilepsy, and may also improve symptoms of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
  • May improve physical performance: Some athletes and bodybuilders may see an improvement in physical performance on a low-carb diet as the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbs.
  • May improve certain skin conditions: Low-carb diets may help improve certain skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.