Macro partitioning
Adherence to a ketogenic diet (KD) for 1.5–3 months in overweight/obese women leads to statistically significant reductions in BMI categories (overweight/obesity) and body weight, with 75% of users reporting successful weight loss goals.
If you are overweight and considering a ketogenic diet, expect significant weight loss and BMI reduction within 1.5 to 3 months. Most users succeed, but be prepared for potential side effects like fatigue or 'keto flu' during the first few weeks. Supplementing with electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) is common and may help. Since most users do this without medical advice, consider consulting a professional to check for contraindications.
As a result of KD, the percentage of women with excess body weight (obesity and overweight) decreased in Group 1 from 87% – 54%, and in Group 2 – from 87% – 37%. The number of overweight women decreased statistically significantly.
Why this rating
Observational study with self-reported data and no control group; potential bias in self-reported weight.
Source
Motivation of physically active women to introduce ketogenic diet and assessment of their diet and nutritional status
Katarzyna Wójcik et al. · Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu · 2021
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