How a Ketogenic Diet Changes the Body
In addition to managing his Internet supplement store, the Genie Depot, Igal Dubov has taken many hours of study in functional medicine. Igal Dubov is highly-knowledgeable on the impact of diet and nutrition and is a proponent of the high-fat, low carbohydrate ketogenic diet.
Prior to starting a keto diet, most people have an energy system that relies on glucose, which is derived from carbohydrates. Over time, a keto diet shifts the body’s energy consumption process away from carbohydrates to stored fat. Since followers of the keto diet greatly reduce their carbohydrate intake, glucose levels drop significantly.
This lack of glucose causes the liver to synthesize higher levels of ketones, generated from processed fat. Ketones become the main fuel for many organs, including the brain and heart. As the body transitions from being glucose-reliant to ketone-reliant, it undergoes a process known as keto-adaptation.
Adaptation symptoms, such as fatigue and sugar cravings, can begin days after starting a keto diet and usually lessen after a week or two. After the body becomes adapted, it becomes more efficient at storing protein. People may also experience increased energy and muscle stamina as they continue on the diet.
Prior to starting a keto diet, most people have an energy system that relies on glucose, which is derived from carbohydrates. Over time, a keto diet shifts the body’s energy consumption process away from carbohydrates to stored fat. Since followers of the keto diet greatly reduce their carbohydrate intake, glucose levels drop significantly.
This lack of glucose causes the liver to synthesize higher levels of ketones, generated from processed fat. Ketones become the main fuel for many organs, including the brain and heart. As the body transitions from being glucose-reliant to ketone-reliant, it undergoes a process known as keto-adaptation.
Adaptation symptoms, such as fatigue and sugar cravings, can begin days after starting a keto diet and usually lessen after a week or two. After the body becomes adapted, it becomes more efficient at storing protein. People may also experience increased energy and muscle stamina as they continue on the diet.
