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Will low carb eating with mostly greens, small protein, and fruit lower resting heart rate? lost 12 pounds. from 70-80 to 50-60?

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Dr. Robert Henson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Healthier: sounds like you are getting healthier - generally a lower pulse is present in healthier folks

Dr Tavarez agreed

Answered 1/18/2015

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A member asked:

Will low carb eating with mostly greens, small protein, and fruit lower resting heart rate? lost 12 pounds. from 70-80 to 50-60?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Henson answered

Dr Tavarez agreed

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