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a low carbohydrate diet is to positively influence the interplay of insulin and glucagon to ensure that cells throughout the body have a steady supply of blood sugar without the oxidative stress that results from insulin spikes and unbalanced glucagon secretion .

Low carbohydrate diets gained momentum after the World Health Organization ’ s ( WHO ) recommendation to reduce the daily intake of free sugars to less than 10 % of total energy intake .

To summarize part one of The Effects of a Low Carbohydrate Diet on Metabolic Changes and its Effect on Aging , carbohydrates have a significant impact on insulin secretion , as well as the influence of glucagon and its primary role in ensuring homeostasis of the metabolic process .
Low carbohydrate intake decreases inflammatory markers , enhances insulin sensitivity , and improves mitochondrial ( cellular ) health .
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