The ketogenic diet is a wildly popular method in the world of fitness and weight loss. Several big-name celebrities have attributed their drastic weight loss transformations to adherence to this diet, which involves achieving the metabolic state of ketosis. It is important to understand what ketosis is – and the benefits it can provide – before deciding to use any ketosis-supporting health supplement.
The ketogenic diet is represented by a distinct macronutrient profile: 65–70% fat; 20% protein; and 5–10% carbohydrate. A daily carbohydrate intake that does not exceed 75 grams on average is needed in order to stay in ketosis; a 50 gram maximum is preferred. One cup of cooked rice, for example, will topple the ketogenic state with a 50 gram carbohydrate count, as can a large apple or banana for many with a count as high as 40 grams for each. The protein type selected in the diet can also have a major influence on serum glucose status. Leucine, a ketogenic amino acid that is often abundant in a typical diet can have a significant influence in support of the ketogenic initiative, on insulin sensitivity and serum glucose clearance. Other amino acids such as alanine, cysteine, and glycine are highly gluconeogenic and during starvation or energy deprivation can be readily converted to glucose by the body. Gluconeogenic/glucogenic amino acids also include arginine, serine, and proline. Eaten abundantly as in a protein source, these amino acids can counter the ketogenic initiative(1).
The Natural Fat-Burning Process
Ketogenesis is the natural process where your liver converts fats into ketone bodies, which can then be used as fuel for your brain and muscles. Ketogenesis happens whenever your blood sugar is low, during fasting or after prolonged effort, and is the opposite mechanism to the storage of fat. Ketosis is when you’re using up ketone bodies rather than sugar as fuel, and since ketone bodies are made from fat via ketogenesis, ketosis essentially means you’re using up stored fat. Sounds ideal, doesn’t it?(1)
Switching Fuel Sources
Restricting carbohydrates in your diet and getting into ketosis can be difficult. Staying in ketosis can be just as challenging. Some people feel lethargic and hazy during the changeover from high-carb to low-carb diet, and this has been dubbed the ‘keto flu’. Although short-lived, keto flu can influence one’s commitment to the diet. Consuming exogenous ketone bodies (goBHB®) can support ketosis directly, avoiding keto flu and easing those cheat-meal hiccups. The sodium, calcium and magnesium salts in Keto Trim are electrolytes that support hydration, too(1),(2).
goBHB®: Energy Without Carbs
The not-so-secret to achieving fantastic weight loss results on the keto diet is maintaining regular physical activity. Finding that energy, however, is something to consider when you’re tricking your body into switching fuel sources. The key ingredient in Keto Trim is goBHB® (β-hydroxybutyrate) which is a ready-to-use ketone body, and provides immediate, carb-free fuel to chase those exercise goals(3).
References & External links
- CAVALERI, Franco; BASHAR, Emran. Potential synergies of β-hydroxybutyrate and butyrate on the modulation of metabolism, inflammation, cognition, and general health. Journal of nutrition and metabolism, 2018, 2018.
- HARVEY, Cliff J. d C.; SCHOFIELD, Grant M.; WILLIDEN, Micalla. The use of nutritional supplements to induce ketosis and reduce symptoms associated with keto-induction: a narrative review. PeerJ, 2018, 6: e4488.
- STUBBS, Brianna J., et al. On the metabolism of exogenous ketones in humans. Frontiers in physiology, 2017, 8: 848.
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