Nutrition: Why ketogenic diet.

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 In recent years, the ketogenic, or ‘keto’, diet has emerged as one of the most popular health trends, primarily among those seeking to lose excess weight. The keto diet involves severely limiting carbohydrate intake and replacing it with high-fat and moderate-protein foods. While this pattern of eating has been used for decades as a medical treatment for certain neurological diseases, its popularity as a weight-loss diet has boomed in recent years.


Like all weight-loss plans, the keto diet can help with short-term weight loss as well as improved body composition, but this isn’t the only reason why it is becoming increasingly essential. While many popular diets are nutrient-deficient and return limited long-term results, the ketogenic diet’s unrivaled benefits have the potential to improve overall health and prevent a wide range of chronic diseases.


Keto has been particularly effective in preventing and managing diabetes. With its drastically reduced intake of sugars and simple carbohydrates, the keto diet helps reduce glucose concentrations in the blood and may improve sensitivity to insulin. This is beneficial for both Type 1 diabetics as well as those with Type 2 diabetes – eliminating or significantly reducing the need for insulin injections or oral medications.


Aside from diabetes, the keto diet can benefit individuals suffering from a range of metabolic disorders, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, fatty liver disease and heart disease. The keto diet can reduce cholesterol levels, potentially bringing them back within healthy ranges. By moderating glucose levels and increasing ketones in the blood, the keto diet has shown promise in reducing inflammation, which is often associated with metabolic illnesses.


The keto diet has also been found to improve mental clarity. By eliminating refined carbohydrates, the keto diet prevents spikes in blood sugar levels, which in turn helps to reduce mental fog and fatigue. The high-fat content of the diet can increase levels of certain ‘feel-good’ hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine, resulting in a marked improvement in mood.


Finally, the ketogenic diet may be beneficial for those who suffer from certain neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Recent research suggests that keto can have an anti-epileptic effect and may reduce the risk of seizures. In addition, ketones may provide an alternative energy source for the brain, improving cognition, mental clarity and other cognitive functions.


From improved body composition to cognitive clarity and disease prevention, ketogenic diet is rapidly becoming the go-to diet for many health-conscious individuals. Its ability to burn fat, stabilize blood glucose levels and reduce inflammation has made it an essential diet for anyone looking to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

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