Low-carb diets exceed nutrient needs and promote heart health by improving key dietary ratios

Low-carb diets can meet and even exceed the nutritional requirements for essential micronutrients, particularly in women aged 31-50, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition. The research found that diets designed to provide less carbs than the daily recommended allowance can deliver adequate amounts of fiber and micronutrients. The diets are also beneficial in relation to the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids they provide, as well as a favourable sodium to potassium balance.