Carbohydrate–insulin model

Topic

The carbohydrate-insulin model (CIM) is a physiological hypothesis positing that obesity is primarily caused by the excess consumption of carbohydrates, which disrupts normal insulin metabolism and drives fat storage. This model stands in contrast to the mainstream energy balance model, which attributes weight gain to a simple imbalance between calorie intake and expenditure. Proponents of the CIM suggest that low-carbohydrate diets are the most effective approach for achieving long-term weight loss.