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Ketogenic diets (less than 50g carbohydrate/day) induce nutritional ketosis, shifting the body's primary fuel source from glucose to ketones and fatty acids, which may provide unique therapeutic benefits beyond weight loss.
If you want to enter ketosis, restrict carbohydrates to under 50 grams per day while maintaining moderate protein intake. Expect your body to switch to burning fat and ketones for fuel. Monitor your electrolytes to avoid initial side effects.
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In nutritional ketosis, fatty acids and ketones rather than glucose become the body’s primary sources of fuel. ... Ketones affect gene expression and pathways regulating inflammation, oxidative stress, immune function, membrane health, cell signaling, and antioxidant status.
Why this rating
The paper cites biochemical principles and emerging research on ketone signaling.
Source
Alternative Dietary Patterns for Americans: Low-Carbohydrate Diets
Jeff S. Volek et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu13103299
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