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relating to or characteristic of a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source
- The ketogenic diet, often referred to as keto, restricts carbohydrate intake while emphasizing fats and proteins.
- Ketogenic diets have been used historically to treat epilepsy, particularly in children.
- Ketogenic metabolism shifts the body's primary energy source from glucose to ketone bodies, which are produced in the liver.
- Ketogenic meals typically include foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, and oils.
- Following a ketogenic diet may lead to rapid weight loss due to the body's reliance on stored fat for fuel.