Carbs and Water Retention

[barnidge]

Do Carbs cause excess water retention?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

yes -you can tell because when you suddenly go from a high to a low carb diet-you lose a lot of water weight

 

[barnidge]

Anyway to prevent this?

 

[BigAndy69]

Yes and no. An EXCESSIVE amout of carbs will bloat you a little, but sodium is what you should be worried about.

You prevent water retention by drinking more water. Shot for 6 liters(1.5 gallons)