The cyclical ketogenic diet involves alternating between low-carb, high-fat days and high-carb, low-fat days to burn fat while restoring depleted energy levels. It is useful for athletes and bodybuilders to control fat and maintain muscle mass. Fat intake should make up about 60% of calorie intake during the low-carb portion of the diet and about […]
The low-carb ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that induces ketosis, using fats instead of carbs for energy. It was first developed in 1921 as a treatment for epileptic seizures and is still used today. It is also used for weight loss, but there are potential health risks that need to be discussed with […]
Ketosis tests check for ketones produced by the body when burning fat for energy instead of stored sugars. It can be done at home using test strips or in a lab with a blood sample. Ketosis is often diet-induced and can be dangerous for some medical conditions, but it is deliberately induced for some weight-loss […]
