Research
Macro partitioning
VLCKD preserves lean body mass better than starvation or standard very low-calorie diets due to high biological-value protein intake and ketone-mediated protein sparing.
Ensure you are consuming the prescribed protein supplements (approx 1.2g/kg ideal body weight) during the diet. This helps protect your muscle mass while you lose fat, which is crucial for maintaining your metabolism.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The relative preservation of protein mass also is an advantage, certainly as compared with starvation [19].
Why this rating
Cited as a key advantage in the guide, supported by references to metabolic studies.
Source
The management of very low-calorie ketogenic diet in obesity outpatient clinic: a practical guide
Giovanna Muscogiuri et al. · Journal of Translational Medicine · 2019
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