If you are common to the trends on the web, the Keto diet is no doubt the internet’s latest obsession with millions of mentions and searches monthly. It has several benefits which include improving better health, sharpening brain functions, preventing the growth of some cancerous cells, improving acne and other skin condition, and most importantly helping reduce weight.
Despite the wide range of benefits of the ketogenic diet, experts believe the keto diet should be restrictive, hence the question ‘does the keto diet works for everyone?’.
Originally, the Keto diet works by redirecting the body’s metabolic state dependent on ketone. The human body is designed to survive on glucose as its main source of energy, however, the keto diet works by channeling the dependency on fat-based energy called ketone.
Individuals on the keto diet are mandated to eat mainly fatty meals and fewer carbs, coupled with little protein foods. However, this mode of diet is not recommended to specific individuals as it has some less-talked-about side effects.
Keto flu, a major side effect of keto diets affects 50% of people engaging in the keto diet. It is a kind of flu caused by the body changing to ketogenic or the body’s metabolism undergoing ketosis. The resulting symptoms of keto flu include fatigue, constipation, headache, nausea, and difficulty in sleeping. Other side effects include tachycardia, gut bacteria, increased chance of contracting the chronic disease as the body’s immunity is low and vulnerable.
Since this diet reduces immunity and increases your chances of getting diseases, the keto diet should not be engaged by people with underlying medical conditions like diabetes, or terminal diseases like HIV and cancer. Also, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, people with anemia or other eating deficiencies, people recovering from previous diseases, and people on certain medications should avoid keto diets.
Conclusion
The Keto diet is beneficial and simultaneously dangerous, hence, people intending to go on this diet should consult registered dieticians and expert nutritionists. These individuals will ascertain your health condition by asking personal questions and conducting tests. If deemed fit, they will give you a go-ahead and most times develop a keto diet plan to suit you.