You probably have heard about the keto diet. It generally refers to a diet that restricts carbohydrates to about 45-50 grams daily. But it is low in protein and high in fat. The keto diet alters the metabolic pathway of how our body burns fuel for energy. Let’s see how this happens.
Glucose is the preferred main source of energy for the cells of our body and fuels the brain. It is generally generated by the carbohydrates we eat. But the keto diet severely restricts carbs and eating a high-fat diet puts our bodies into ketosis- a state where the body starts burning fats instead of glucose. Making the brain and body run on alternate fuel may impact insulin regulation and may help manage some health conditions.
Health conditions where the keto diet is proven to provide health benefits.