Can you get depressed on low carb?

February 2 2017 by in About membership, Depression, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Low carb & high fat, Low Carb Vail, Q&A

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Can you get depressed on a low-carb diet? Can it worsen the symptoms – or do symptoms of depression usually get better on low carb?

We asked some of the top low-carb doctors in the world to give their quick and spontaneous answers.

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Eve
March 12 2020
If you are insulin resistance is it wise to take metformin? If you are diabetic?

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
March 13 2020

If you are insulin resistance is it wise to take metformin? If you are diabetic?

Please work with your doctor for medicine dosage and advice.

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