The Hidden Dangers of Long-Term Low-Carb Diets: Why Cutting Carbs Might Be Wrecking Your Hormones
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Think you're being disciplined by cutting carbs? What if your "clean eating" is actually backfiring on your metabolism, hormones, and energy?
In this bold and eye-opening episode of The Weaponized Body, Dr. Ryan Hewitt dismantles the long-term myths of low-carb diets. While cutting carbs can help you lean out in the short term, what happens when you stay low-carb for months or years? You might be unknowingly tanking your thyroid, elevating stress hormones, and stalling muscle growth, all while thinking you're doing everything right.
Dr. Ryan brings his unique blend of science-backed insight and real-world experience, sharing what he's seen in bloodwork from both athletes and everyday folks. He breaks down how chronic carb restriction can suppress critical hormones like T3, testosterone, IGF-1, and even increase cardiovascular risk due to lipid imbalances. You’ll walk away understanding why low-carb might feel good, until it doesn’t.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How low-carb diets can wreck your thyroid function, even if your labs look “normal”
Why cortisol spikes and poor sleep could be signs of chronic under-fueling
How sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) skyrockets and robs you of free testosterone
The surprising connection between carbs, IGF-1, and your ability to build muscle
Why cycling carbs, not eliminating them, is the smarter long-term strategy
“Discipline without understanding what’s going on under the hood is a surefire path to destruction.” - Dr. Ryan Hewitt
Don’t let misguided discipline derail your performance. If this episode hits home, share it with a friend, journal what symptoms you’re noticing in your own body, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Weaponized Body.
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