A 50-year-old member asked:

Is it okay to switch from a low carbohydrate diet to a low calorie diet?

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Dr. David Wyattanswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Yes!!!: There are some people's metabolism that responds better to a particular "low" diet... If low carb is not helping- try low cal! good luck!

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Dr. Mircea Petrinaanswered

Cardiology 25 years experience

Yes: Should not be a problem!

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