Aliquot #88: Mastering the ketogenic diet
Aliquot #88: Mastering the ketogenic diet
A ketogenic diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Research shows that it mimics fasting by inducing metabolic switching – the capacity to shift from metabolizing glucose to metabolizing fatty acids. Ketogenic diets are now a widely accepted therapy for people with epilepsy or other seizure disorders as well as other chronic health disorders. But implementing a ketogenic diet is challenging.
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A ketogenic diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Research shows that it mimics fasting by inducing metabolic switching – the capacity to shift from metabolizing glucose to metabolizing fatty acids. Ketogenic diets are now a widely accepted therapy for people with epilepsy or other seizure disorders as well as other chronic health disorders. But implementing a ketogenic diet is challenging.
In this Aliquot, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino explains how to avoid side effects on a ketogenic diet, provides valuable pointers for success, and explains how the diet might help preserve muscle mass.
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Inducing metabolic switching through a ketogenic diet
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Improving adherence and tolerance on a ketogenic diet
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The importance of fiber in a modified ketogenic diet
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The science of satiety: How ketones affect hunger
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Chronic ketosis: Is it ideal for most situations?
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How to preserve muscle mass during weight loss
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Ketones as a safeguard against catabolic processes
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The ideal state of ketosis: Chronic or intermittent?
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