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Side Effects of Not Enough Carbs

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Derek Bryan

If you're looking to lose weight, you might turn to a low-carbohydrate diet. However, carbs are a biologically important nutrient, so significantly reducing your intake can have negative effects of varying severity.