The Benefits of Keto Dieting

When the body is in ketosis, it burns fat for energy. This process uses up the glucose stores in the liver and muscles. Once these are depleted, the body starts to break down its own fat stores. During this time, the body is not producing enough insulin to transport glucose to the brain, so it uses ketones for fuel. This is why it’s important to eat foods that are rich in fat and low in carbohydrates.

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The keto diet is high in fat, moderate in protein and very low in carbs. This means that you should be aiming for a total of about 70% fat, 25% protein and 5% carbs. It’s also important to focus on eating whole, non-processed foods and to avoid sugary drinks and artificial sweeteners, as they can disrupt your insulin levels.

A small clinical trial has found that the ketogenic diet may help stabilize the brain in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who take antipsychotic medication. These medications can cause metabolic side effects like weight gain, insulin resistance and hypertriglyceridemia, but the ketogenic diet appears to offset these effects.

If you’re new to the keto diet, it can be easy to overdo it on fats and proteins. This can lead to nutrient deficiencies, especially in vitamin D, magnesium and potassium. Adding extra salt to meals and drinking plenty of fluids can help you prevent these deficiencies. You should also try to find ways to reduce stress, which can increase your cortisol levels and prevent your body from entering fat-burning mode.