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Can a person live without carbohydrates?
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Yes: The human body can form glucose from other metabolites by the process of gluconeogenesis from fats and proteins. This is possible for a short period of time when there is famine, war, shortages etc. For the long term, a balanced diet is always better.
Answered 3/9/2013
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