Low-Carb Diets May Backfire | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

New study shocks the nutrition world: cutting carbs might actually cause your body to store more fat, not burn it. Over 200 participants in a six-month trial showed that low-carb dieters gained higher body fat percentages compared to those on balanced diets. Researchers suspect the body may become more efficient at converting carbs into fat—or that protein and fat metabolism shifts under carb restriction. While early-stage, this finding challenges the core belief behind low-carb diets and underscores that no single diet fits all—your metabolism might be smarter than you think. Listen in…