The ketogenic diet, aka, the keto diet has become one of the world’s biggest crazes when it comes to diets. The keto diet is known for its significant benefits on brain health, heart health, blood sugar levels and more! But what is the hype all about? Well, the keto diet not only has incredible physiological benefits but also produces fantastic fat loss results! So, let’s jump right into the low down of the ketogenic diet and what supplements can assist this lifestyle change…
Ketogenic (keto) diets are essentially diets consisting of very minimal carbs, substantial protein amounts and significantly high fat amounts. The standard macronutrient ratio followed by a ketogenic diet typically contains 70% fat, 20% protein, and only 10% carbs. The aim of this diet is to push your body into ketosis. Ketosis is a process that happens when your body doesn't have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel.
Ketosis can have some benefits beyond weight loss.
Some research suggests that ketogenic diets might help lower your risk of heart disease. Other studies show that specific diets very low in carbs help people who have diseases such as:
- Metabolic syndrome
- Insulin resistance
- Type 2 diabetes - Research has shown that following a ketogenic diet is an effective strategy for managing blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes.
- Acne
- Cancer
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Nervous system diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Lou Gehrig's disease
- Epilepsy - In the early 1920s, the ketogenic diet was introduced as a treatment for epilepsy in those who didn’t respond to drug treatment. Many studies in both children and adults with epilepsy have found that it can significantly reduce seizures and sometimes even cause remission
- Weight loss - When eating a very low carb diet, your body relies on fat-derived ketones produced in the liver to fuel itself. Over time, this can lead to meaningful weight and fat loss. What’s more, people tend to feel less hungry and more satiated on a keto, which is attributed to ketosis, leading to less overconsumption of calories.
To put it into perspective, for healthy people who don't have diabetes and aren't pregnant, ketosis usually kicks in after 3 or 4 days of eating fewer than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day.
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Three slices of bread
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Three potatoes
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A cup of rice
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A cup of pasta
Individually, not all together!
So, with all of this being said, this diet is not only beneficial but can be quite difficult to adhere to long-term. So, what supplements can we include in our daily routine to make it a little easier to stick to?
Switch Nutrition KETO SWITCH™ can be used by both men and women who are following a respectable eating and training schedule and can experience a great addition to their supplement regime.
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Contains b-vitamins
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Contains ketogenic amino acids
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Contains MCT for energy
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Contains vitamin c
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Zero stimulants
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Low Carb
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Acetyl L Carnitine is essential for energy production in every cell of your body. It works by transporting fat, in the form of fatty acids, to the mitochondrial membrane where the fat is oxidised to produce energy through the conversion of fat to energy. Without carnitine, the normal burning of fat cannot take place.
Adding an L-Carnitine into your diet can improve fat loss effects when in a state of ketosis.
Plus, more which we can discuss in further detail!
If you are unsure about what supplements may benefit you and your keto journey, feel free to reach out at any time!
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