Answer to Question #276575 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Danaisha

Question

What happens in the body when only proteins and fat are ingested but carbohydrates are excluded? Are diets that are high in proteins and fat healthy weight-loss alternatives?

Answer 1

When only proteins and fats are ingested but carbohydrates are excluded, the body (including the brain) burns fats instead of carbohydrates.

For most healthy people, a high-protein diet generally isn't harmful, particularly when followed for a short time. Such diets may help with weight loss by making you feel fuller.