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Understanding Ketosis and the Benefits of the Keto Diet

Ketosis is a metabolic state that has garnered considerable attention in recent years, particularly due to the rising popularity of the ketogenic (keto) diet. The principles underlying ketosis—how the body generates ketones and the benefits of adopting a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet—warrant a closer examination to fully appreciate their impact on health and metabolism.

The Metabolic Hybrid: Fuel Sources in the Body

The human body operates as a metabolic hybrid primarily fueled by two sources: blood glucose (sugar) and fat. While fats and glucose serve as the main energy sources, the brain can derive energy from both glucose and ketones, the latter being produced when the body enters ketosis.