5 Health Benefits of Ketogenic Diet

"It may come as a surprise to many that the ketogenic diet was first introduced in the 1920s - and its purpose was not for weight loss. The medical community initially used the keto diet as a treatment for epilepsy, continuing its use for two decades until antiepileptic drugs became the treatment of choice. But just over 15 years ago the ketogenic diet surfaced once again, gaining significant popularity in recent years."

"The diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates, forcing your body into a biological state called ketosis, during which you burn fat instead of glucose. The ketogenic diet has multiple benefits and has proven to deliver results on several fronts. Ketogenic diets can lower blood pressure, balance blood sugar, and prevent or even reverse pre-diabetes/diabetes. It can also curb your appetite and assist in weight loss."

"Weight Loss: Research indicates that above-average weight loss can occur when people adopt a low carb/ keto diet. Basically a ketogenic diet deprives the body of glucose, which is the main source of energy for all cells in the body. This energy is usually acquired by eating carbohydrates. On a ketogenic diet the body begins to use fat as its primary fuel."

The ketogenic diet originated in the 1920s as a medical treatment for epilepsy and regained popularity about 15 years ago. The diet is high-fat, adequate-protein, and low-carbohydrate, shifting energy metabolism from glucose to fat through ketosis. Ketosis produces ketones that the body uses for fuel instead of glucose. The diet can lower blood pressure, improve blood glucose regulation, and prevent or reverse pre-diabetes and diabetes. Ketogenic eating often reduces appetite and supports above-average weight loss when combined with calorie control, exercise, and carbohydrate restriction. Individual results vary based on intake, activity, and carbohydrate adherence.

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