Dry, flaky skin, pale complexion
A diet that is too low in carbohydrates causes the amount of glycogen in the body to quickly run out, leading to dehydration and fatigue. In addition, the lack of energy, vitamins and essential nutrients affects the collagen regeneration process, causing the skin to sag, become dry and less vibrant.
Physical weakness, fear of cold, constipation and bad breath
Prolonged carbohydrate reduction can cause the body to switch to a ketone-forming state to maintain energy. Ketons accumulate and are excreted through breath, easily causing bad breath. At the same time, a sudden decrease in fiber also makes constipation worse.
Hair loss
Losing weight too quickly along with a lack of energy and micronutrients such as iron, zinc, biotin can cause excessive hair loss, especially telogen phase hair loss.
Irregular menstruation, even amenorrhea
Prolonged energy deficiency due to eating too few carbohydrates can affect the hypothalamic - pituitary - ovarian endocrine axis, causing hormonal disorders in women, leading to irregular menstruation or amenorrhea.
