Know all about KETO DIET

Keto diet also known as ketogenic diet is a kind of diet that is high in fat, moderate in protein and low in carbohydrates. It includes reducing carbohydrates excessively that body shift fuel system from glucose to fatty acid utilisation. This reduction of carbohydrates leads to a metabolic process known as ketosis. Under ketosis your body starts using fatty acid as a source of energy and becomes more efficient in burning fat.

Health benefits of ketogenic diet is associated with reduced carbohydrates content that leads to reduced sugar and insulin levels. Hence, used as an effective diet for weight loss. However, researchers say that low-fat diet can be effective too if calorie deficient is maintained. This specific diet was developed as a tool for treating neurological diseases such as epilepsy.

Although ketogenic diet is safe for healthy adults, however, initial side effects can be observed named as keto flu. Symptoms of keto flu includes constipation, vomiting, diarrhoea, poor energy, increased food craving, insomnia, nausea and decreased exercise performance. However, these symptoms are usually over within few days.

Biggest risk factor involved in ketogenic diet is ketoacidosis, a dangerous situation that increase the blood acidity. People suffering from diabetes or any metabolic disorder are at higher risk to develop this fatal situation. Hence, talk to your expert if you are taking any medication or have any disorder and willing to try ketogenic diet.