ketogenic diet and its impact on the body

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The ketogenic dietis a diet that is high in fat and low in carbohydrates. When you follow the ketogenic diet, you are unable to eat carbohydrates for a certain period of time, normally about two to three days. Once you have reached the state of ketosis, you will be able to eat carbohydrates again. The ketogenic diet has become very popular in the last few years. There are many people who have lost weight, and they claim it is because of the ketogenic diet. But is this true, and what is the ketogenic diet? The ketogenic diet is a diet which is used for weight loss and for the management of epilepsy. The diet is high in fat, low in carbohydrates and moderate in proteins. It is called a ketogenic diet because it allows for the production of ketone bodies which can supply energy to the brain. The ketogenic diet was developed in the 1920s by Dr. Russell Wilder at the Mayo Clinic. He developed it for individuals who had been diagnosed with epilepsy. The diet was designed to mimic the biochemical changes of fasting. Fasting is a technique which has been used for centuries. It is used to treat epilepsy and other conditions. In many cases, fasting is used to help restore normal body functions. During fasting, the body can be nourished by the breakdown of stored fats. This process produces substances called ketone bodies. The brain can use these ketone bodies to produce energy when glucose is not available. A ketogenic diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It's referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. When you eat something high in carbs, your body will produce glucose and insulin. If you were to eat something with a higher amount of carbs than your body could use, the rest will be stored as fat. However, when you're in ketosis your body will produce ketones which are produced from the breakdown of fats in the liver. Ketones can be used by the body instead of glucose. They're also a much more efficient source of energy than glucose, requiring less oxygen to convert into energy. When your body is producing ketones, the number of ketones in your blood will rise, which is referred to as your ketone level. Over time, this will lead to more efficient fat burning and better overall health. The ketogenic diet is a diet which is used for weight loss and for the management of epilepsy. The diet is high in fat, low in carbohydrates and moderate in proteins. It is called a ketogenic diet because it allows for the production of ketone bodies which can supply energy to the brain. The ketogenic diet was developed in the 1920s by Dr. Russell Wilder at the Mayo Clinic. He developed it for individuals who had been diagnosed with epilepsy. The diet was designed to mimic the biochemical changes of fasting. Fasting is a technique which has been used for centuries. It is used to treat epilepsy and other conditions. In many cases, fasting is used to help restore normal body functions. During fasting, the body can be nourished by the breakdown of stored fats. This process produces substances called ketone bodies. The brain can use these ketone bodies to produce energy when glucose is not available.

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