This is a high fat and protein diet, with no carbohydrates. This diet will take the body into ketosis, where ketones are used as a fuel source rather than glucose. Ketogenic Diets are used for the treatment of epilepsy and for weight loss.
Is a Ketogenic Diet a Healthy Diet?
A Ketogenic Diet can be suitable for some people, but not for all. Removing carbohydrates can place strain on the body, especially on kidney and liver function. During the first few weeks of ketosis many people feel fatigued. Many epilepsy sufferers have been successfully using ketosis for years. It must be done carefully. Most people stop within a few days due to the fatigue and difficulty.
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