Effective Carbohydrate Low Eating Patterns Prevent Kronic Inflammatory In The Body

Illustration of a low-carb (Freepic) diet

JAKARTA - Low-carb diets are increasingly being applied because they are proven to provide a number of health benefits. One of the main benefits is to help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels, so that it is good to prevent insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

In addition, this diet also helps control weight, increase good cholesterol levels (HDL), and reduce the risk of chronic inflammation which is the basis for various degenerative diseases.

Chairman of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), DR. Dr. Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, Sp.A(K), said that setting a diet by reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing protein consumption and healthy fat can reduce chronic inflammation levels in the body. According to him, this chronic inflammatory condition often triggers the emergence of degenerate diseases.

"From the results of our research, it can be seen that by adjusting the composition of food for children, their inflammatory response has also undergone significant changes," said Piprim as quoted by ANTARA.

He added that so far children tend to eat foods high in sugar and carbohydrates, as well as low in protein and fat. Such a diet can actually trigger inflammation in their bodies.

According to Piprim, one of the approaches used is Modified Atkins Diet, a variation of a ketogenic diet that focuses on high intake of protein, fat, and calories, but remains low in carbohydrates. This approach has been part of its dissertation research, particularly for children who will undergo major surgery such as congenital heart surgery.

The implementation of a low-carb diet for two weeks before surgery showed positive results. Children who undergo this diet show a lower level of inflammation compared to children who do not undergo a similar diet, so the risk of postoperative inflammation can be minimized.

For children who have experienced metabolic disorders such as obesity, hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia, this low-carb diet can also be part of additional therapy that supports primary medical treatment.

Although originally designed for children with certain medical conditions, Piprim said that healthy children can also benefit from reducing carbohydrate intake, especially in the context of preventing various diseases triggered by consumption of processed foods and fast absorption carbohydrates which are now common in modern diets.

"In healthy children, eating patterns do not have to be strictly restricted. However, it is necessary to be aware that foods that are now widely consumed, such as high sugar, ultra-process foods, and processed carbohydrates, can be the main trigger for various diseases in the future. Therefore, this type of food should be limited," explained Piprim.

He stressed that reducing the consumption of sugar, flour, and processed foods that are high in carbohydrates are important steps in preventing various health problems related to chronic inflammation, including allergies, asthma, and even heart disease.