Low carb diet and initial class 1 medical
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Low carb diet and initial class 1 medical
Does anyone know if following a low carb diet involving putting the body into ketosis will endanger passing the class 1 medical?
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I can't really give you a full answer. I watched a program a few weeks ago about low carb diets on ITV. The overall impression was that it left people feeling washed out , lethargic and 'headachy'. However, if you’re already on such a diet, then only you will know how you feel.
I don't imagine such symptoms would help during the medical. In particular, I would imagine undergoing the hyperventilation tests would be even worse than normal (not an experience I like to undergo anyway).
There are also blood tests to consider too. I am sure some doctors out there must know! I am interested in hearing their views on this one too.
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I don't imagine such symptoms would help during the medical. In particular, I would imagine undergoing the hyperventilation tests would be even worse than normal (not an experience I like to undergo anyway).
There are also blood tests to consider too. I am sure some doctors out there must know! I am interested in hearing their views on this one too.
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As a holder of a class 1 medical who has lost almost 100lbs on a low carb diet I can tell you that there should be no problem with your medical . I have been maintaining a low (no) carb diet for almost 18 months and have completed three medicals with no issues with the urine test. However, I should add that if you are on a low carb diet, the prevention to any kidney issues such as ketosis is DRINK WATER. Lots of it. Long term problems with the kidneys as a result of a low carb diet are usually associated with low water consumption. Drink 8 or more 8 oz glasses of water a day (more if you work out).
Good luck.
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Hi Allan1,
Well done for that but it is not correct that you can combat all the effects of the low carb diet by just drinking.
As a result of the 'lack' of carbohydrates you will burn off fat tissue and generate the ketones.
You can only stop that by increasing the intake of carbohydrates.
FD
Well done for that but it is not correct that you can combat all the effects of the low carb diet by just drinking.
As a result of the 'lack' of carbohydrates you will burn off fat tissue and generate the ketones.
You can only stop that by increasing the intake of carbohydrates.
FD
