The basic concept of the ketogenic diet is that the body's energy** shifts from carbohydrate-dependent to fat-dependent.
The ketogenic diet is popular with ** people, mainly looking at two points:
1.For people who really need to achieve healthy weight loss, the ketogenic diet is the only viable path.
Fat, carbohydrates and protein are the three main energy** (dietary fiber, alcohol and organic acids are not included here), among which protein is the cornerstone of life, so the daily intake of protein can not be ignored, and fats include essential fatty acids linoleic acid, -linolenic acid and key fatty acids DHA+EPA, etc., which not only have unique physiological effects, but also promote the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, so fat intake is also essential.
So, how do we determine how many carbs a person should consume per day?First, we need to determine the amount of energy that the person needs on a daily basis. Next, we calculate the calories that the person should consume from protein (1 gram of protein equals 4 calories) and fat (1 gram of fat equals 9 calories). We then compensate for this caloric difference with carbohydrates. Comparatively speaking, carbohydrates as a caloric supplement have a lower status than proteins and fats.
2.The body's need for carbohydrates is much higher than for fats and proteins. A person may be chronically deficient in protein and fat but will not have significant health problems. However, once a lack of carbohydrates, such as hypoglycemia, can be life-threatening in an instant. Therefore, the body needs gluconeogenesis to ensure an adequate supply of carbohydrates in the body**. Gluconeogenesis refers to the interconversion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates (the conversion of fats and carbohydrates into proteins is relatively difficult). Theoretically, a normal population without certain metabolic diseases and adequate protein or fat intake will not lead to carbohydrate deficiency. In the safety studies on the ketogenic diet, we found that among the various *** caused by the ketogenic diet, basically none of them were caused by a lack of carbohydrates, and most of the *** were caused by gastrointestinal discomfort caused by nutritional deficiencies and excessive fat intake.
This also means that, regardless of the diet chosen, if we want to lose weight and reduce calorie intake, we can only adjust from carbohydrates to ensure that our nutritional needs are met, and we cannot reduce protein and fat indefinitely.
The low energy intake caused by a low-carb diet makes the body rely on its own fat for energy**, which in turn leads to an increase in ketone levels in the body, which is called endogenous ketosis, which is the production of ketones by burning fat.
Therefore, in order to achieve good health**, the ketogenic diet is the only option.
The weight loss method of "replacing food with meat and replacing fat with oil" advocated by merchants and self-leaders in propaganda can better meet the psychological needs of the public who lack nutritional knowledge.
However, as mentioned earlier, ketogenic is produced as a result of consuming fat, not the other way around.
After figuring out this logical order, let's take a look at the "self-leading ketogenic expert" The low-carb intake diet that advocates eating more meat, drinking more oil, eating more offal, and does not limit calorie intake, due to low-carb intake, the human body will also consume fat, but the human body will definitely first consume the existing free fat in the blood and ingested through food, rather than through the reduction of the level of anti-lipolytic hormone insulin, the lipolytic hormone glucagon is enhanced, the hormone-sensitive lipase is activated, and then the energy stored in the adipose tissue is released into the blood in the form of fatty acids and triglycerides. Therefore, although this method can also produce ketone, it consumes the fat ketone in the food, and how can you lose weight without digesting your own fat?
Whether it is called a ketogenic diet, a low-carb diet or a fasting diet, the principle of weight loss is the same, that is, to achieve weight loss by reducing calorie intake, while ensuring complete nutrient intake to maintain normal physiological functions. However, the products and solutions on the market today are mainly focused on low calorie intake, after all, eating less is the easier way. However, the whole nutrient plus low-calorie product is currently only available with our Iobio Keto Whole Camp.
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