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The Keto Diet: A Gut Punch to Dieters

New Research Finds Low-Carb, High-Fat Eating Plan May Not Be as Beneficial as Believed

Low-Sugar Diet May Be a Better Option for Fat Loss and Cholesterol Reduction

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the keto diet, has gained popularity in recent years as a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regimen. However, new research suggests that this popular eating plan may not be as beneficial as once thought.

A recent study found that a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet was linked to greater fat loss than a low-sugar diet, but also higher levels of LDL cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol.”

The study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, involved 150 overweight or obese adults who were randomly assigned to either a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet or a low-sugar diet for one year.

Those on the low-sugar diet lost an average of 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of fat and had 10 lower levels of LDL cholesterol than those on the ketogenic diet.

The findings suggest that a low-sugar diet may be a better option for fat loss and cholesterol reduction than a ketogenic diet.

The keto flu is a collection of symptoms you may experience when starting the keto diet as your body adjusts to using fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.

Symptoms of the keto flu can include fatigue, headaches, nausea, and constipation. The keto flu typically lasts for a few days or weeks, but it can be more severe in some people.

The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits.

There is some evidence that ketogenic diets may increase the risk of kidney stones, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

More research is needed to determine the long-term safety and efficacy of ketogenic diets.