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Pros And Cons Of Ketogenic Diet

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Mike Romano
Cite sources: See APA handout at top of Moodle. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/
What is the goal of this nutrition program?
The Ketogenic Diet was originally used to treat epilepsy but is currently a very popular low-carb and high-fat diet. The goal of the diet is to make the body produce molecules called ketones. This is an alternative fuel supply when carbohydrates and glycogen stores are low. These ketones are produced from fat in the liver. They are used to fuel the body and the brain. The brain is unable to run on fat directly but can run on ketones. The overall goal of this is to make your body rely on fat for energy. With a low-carb intake, insulin levels become very low, and thus fat burning increases …show more content…

The pros of this program include, weight loss, mental focus, control of epilepsy, blood pressure control, diabetes reversal, and improvement of metabolic syndrome.
What are the cons of this program?
Cons and potential side effects of the ketogenic diet is that it is very challenging to get to optimal ketosis. The “Keto Flu” is also something that people experience. This is when people just begin to initially transition to fat-burning from sugar-burning. When this transition begins, people will have flu like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and cramping. Others may have reduced physical performance due to the lack of carbohydrates they are consuming. Finally, because of the large amount of fat in their diet, people may have higher cholesterol than usual.
Your professional recommendations/comments
My recommendation on this diet is it is one of the best ways to lose excess fat. Having tried this diet and the science and studies that provide proof that this diet works makes me believe this is not just a “fad diet” but one that should be used for people looking to lose weight.
In your professional opinion, is this a realistic program and is it

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