What Happens When You Stop Eating Carbs For A Month?

By Vanshika Gaur
18 Mar 2025, 21:00 IST

Carbohydrates are important for the body as they provide energy, support brain function, aids digestion, and more. However, eliminating them can start affecting our overall health. Here’s what happens when you stop eating carbs for a month. Tap to read!

Bloating

Your belly may start to bloat as your body lacks fibre, constipation and gastric issues might also arise.

Low Blood Sugar

The pancreas produces less insulin due to low to no intake of carbohydrates resulting in low blood sugar levels in the body.

Weird Smell of Breath

The body starts to run on fatty acids when no carbs are provided to the body making your breath smell fruity or sweet.

Mood Swings

Not eating carbohydrates for a month can lead to mood swings as it causes hormonal imbalance and fluctuations in blood sugar.

Brain Fog

Brain fog occurs when the body is deprived of glucose, electrolytes and hormones are imbalanced, and more.

Cognitive Impairment

The reduced blood sugar levels, hormonal imbalance, electrolyte imbalance, and brain fog can result in temporary cognitive impairment.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from WebMD. It is advisable to consult a dietitian before making any dietary changes.