Carbohydrate-insulin model

The carbohydrate-insulin model is a controversial hypothesis claiming that hormonal imbalances like high levels of insulin leads to weight gain and that simple carbohydrates (non-resistant starch and sugar) raises the most insulin. The hypothesis developed from figures like Gary Taubes in the mid 2000s throughout multiple publications such as “Good calories, bad calories”.

Reception

This hypothesis remains controversial. With people claiming that the hypothesis is not supported as well as the calorie hypothesis. while others claim that researching their aspects helped made better health decisions.

Diet

Fats such as avocado and coconut oil are common staples in these forms of diet.

Their proposed solution is reducing carbohydrate which can take in many forms.

Health effects

Its effects remain either unclear or exaggerated. Some sources would like to claim that it can have dangerous effects like ketoacidosis even though this almost only happens in type 1 diabetics.

See also

• Atkins diet