Ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrates

• May 4, 2024

A diet Ketogenic leads to weight loss through the low consumption of carbohydrates, which causes the body to use stored glucose and fat to get enough energy to maintain itself, so it enters a state of mild ketosis.

This diet has been made and used specifically for patients with epilepsy, especially in children, with great results against anticonvulsant drugs, as explained by the pediatric neurologist from Mayo Clinic, Elaine Wirrel , in the following video:

However, according to a study by the researcher of said clinic, H.M. Dashti, published in "Clinical Cardiology", is diet low in carbohydrates helps weight loss without dangerous side effects, plus it also reduces the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides .

Like many other restrictive diets, the decline in carbohydrates It should be carried out only under medical supervision, because it is still under discussion and study if its advantages are greater than the disadvantages.

The advantages, from the point of view of metabolism , are that due to ketosis the body manages to eliminate fat more easily, reduce appetite and conserve muscle mass while burning calories, in addition to regulating insulin levels, which are the main cause that causes obesity .

However, due to the reduced consumption of carbohydrates , the low levels of glucose in the blood they can cause dizziness and nausea, especially in people who are not accustomed to having their body go into ketosis.

It is known that it can cause fatigue, bad breath as a consequence of the release of ammonium and ketone bodies when acidosis occurs in the metabolism , just as the smell of sweat intensifies; changes in the chemistry of urine, as well as some irritability and mood swings due to restriction.

While the diet ketogenic is by its characteristics a process in which you can lose many kilos of fat and a good muscular definition, the low consumption of carbohydrates You can have different reactions in each person, so it is vital that you previously consult with a specialist, in addition to making a careful follow-up of ketosis.

Video Medicine: DRF 17: Science and Practice of Low Carbohydrate, High Fat “Keto” Diets (May 2024).