(Newswire.net — October 29, 2018) — The trendy ketogenic diet has actually been around for centuries mostly due to necessity during the Paleolithic Age where mankind survived through hunting and gathering so meals were few and far apart thus body fat was at an all-time low but these days our self-induced high protein eating plans are far more enjoyable and controlled. Science has since revealed a lot of truths and precautions to be observed during ketosis, the premise of the ketogenic diet.
“If your cells don’t get enough glucose, your body burns fat for energy instead,” explains Medicline Plus. “This produces a substance called ketones, which can show up in your blood and urine. High ketone levels in urine may indicate diabetic ketoacidosis, a complication of diabetes that can lead to a coma or even death.”
So it’s clear that any form of keto dieting is off limits for diabetics, just want to make that clear. And anyone else with a pre-existing condition should diligently consult their doctor prior to considering any new eating regime. Now that that’s out of the way let’s dive into understanding ketosis, ketones and how to balance it all out for the benefit of your body.
“Typically after eating a meal, your body will first break down carbohydrates from foods, and then fat and protein,” Everyday Health. “Ketosis is a natural metabolic state that occurs when your body doesn’t have enough carbs (or glucose) for energy, so it burns fat instead. Ketosis happens when your carbohydrate intake is low. As your body breaks down fat, it produces an acid called ketones or ketone bodies, which becomes your body and brain’s main source of energy. Because ketosis shifts your metabolism and relies on fat for energy, your body can burn fat at a higher rate.”
