Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss

Over the years various diets have been formulated by dieticians for weight loss purpose. One of the more popular among these diets is the Ketogenic or Keto Diet. Ketogenic Diet just like its predecessor Atkins diet is a very low-carb and high-fat diet. The diet is touted to have many benefits and weight loss is the foremost amongst them; other benefits being improved overall health, energy levels and protection against lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, epilepsy Alzheimer's, disease and even cancer. It is believed that consuming a very low-carb and high-fat diet puts the body into a metabolic state called ketosis. In this state the body burns fats on auto-pilot and that too with increased efficiency. Supporters of the Keto Diet claim that over 20 scientific studies on the diet have be in accord with their claims.

About Ketogenic Diet
There are different variations of Ketogenic Diet available such as Standard ketogenic diet (SKD), Cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD), Targeted ketogenic diet (TKD), High-protein ketogenic diet and more. Please note that a majority of the scientific studies which were conducted on the said diet were on the Standard ketogenic diet (SKD). Ketogenic Diets such as the Cyclical or targeted ketogenic diets are undertaken by athletes and bodybuilders. Although for people it seems strange that to reduce weight and fats one is being recommended to increase fat intake but there is science behind it. Human body requires energy to function which it gets from our carbohydrates intake. On Ketogenic Diet a person limits its carb intake thus the body looks for alternate fuel source which is fats and thus the body burns fats at a higher pace.

How Ketogenic Diet Works?

Initially the person being on a Keto Diet may experience side effects of the diet. The side effects will range from weakness, nausea and difficult focusing. It takes around three weeks for the body to adjust. After the initial time period the body will become used to using fats and ketones as an energy source instead of carbs. The aim of Ketogenic Diet is to result in ketosis. During ketosis the body makes fuel molecules called ketones, this happens when blood glucose is in short supply. Ketones are produced in the liver from fats and are used by entire body including the brain and CNS. To formulate a Keto Diet One can consult a dietician or the dietician can recommend the Keto Diet to you. It’s highly recommend that one consults a qualified doctor or a dietician especially if they have any medical condition before trying out the Ketogenic Diet.

Benefits of Ketogenic Diet
It is believed that Ketogenic Diet has a wide ranging of benefits. Firstly it helps a person lose weight fast. Ketogenic Diet lowers blood sugar and insulin levels in the body, also excessive fats is linked to type 2 diabetes, thus the diet help fight and control diabetes. Keto diet also helps fight epilepsy; in fact the diet was first formulated as a tool against epilepsy. Obesity is linked with other diseases such as blood pressure and more thus the Ketogenic Diet also helps fight hypertension and heart diseases. Other diseases and ailments in which a Ketogenic Diet is said to be useful and provides relief are Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and even Cancer.