14-06-2010, 18:15
It depends a lot on genetics and such as well. There are people that tolerate carbs really well whereas others have difficulties with even small amounts.
It never crossed my mind that there might be a problem with my sugar metabolism since I've always been skinny and could eat whatever I wanted and not put on a single pound. What got me on that track were the results of a glucose tolerance test which showed high insulin levels and normal blood sugar levels. I started to research more on insulin and sugar metabolism because I wanted to know what that could mean.
From what I've learned so far I probably don't tolerate carbs so well which leads to increased levels of insulin and cortisol which in turn mess with my hormones.
But it's definitely not the same for everyone. But even people who tolerate carbs (sugar) better can benefit from cutting down on sugar.
Indications for an intolerance (whether it's slight or bigger) might be: obesity, being underweight or even hyperthyroid, frequent and severe migraine headaches, epilepsy, problems with blood sugar (too low or too high), anxiety, agression, gaining weight around your tummy and many more.
Some people on the forum are actually following a diet which is low in sugar, for example Cousin Rose and girlfriday and it seems to help them. I'm feeling a lot better since starting on a low carb/high fat and protein diet. Even though the first couple of weeks were rather horrible. But it can take the body up to two years to completely adjust to it and get the maximum of benefits from it.
It never crossed my mind that there might be a problem with my sugar metabolism since I've always been skinny and could eat whatever I wanted and not put on a single pound. What got me on that track were the results of a glucose tolerance test which showed high insulin levels and normal blood sugar levels. I started to research more on insulin and sugar metabolism because I wanted to know what that could mean.
From what I've learned so far I probably don't tolerate carbs so well which leads to increased levels of insulin and cortisol which in turn mess with my hormones.
But it's definitely not the same for everyone. But even people who tolerate carbs (sugar) better can benefit from cutting down on sugar.
Indications for an intolerance (whether it's slight or bigger) might be: obesity, being underweight or even hyperthyroid, frequent and severe migraine headaches, epilepsy, problems with blood sugar (too low or too high), anxiety, agression, gaining weight around your tummy and many more.
Some people on the forum are actually following a diet which is low in sugar, for example Cousin Rose and girlfriday and it seems to help them. I'm feeling a lot better since starting on a low carb/high fat and protein diet. Even though the first couple of weeks were rather horrible. But it can take the body up to two years to completely adjust to it and get the maximum of benefits from it.