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Ketogenic Approaches

Meaning

Ketogenic approaches encompass dietary strategies characterized by a severe restriction of carbohydrate intake, coupled with moderate protein and high fat consumption, designed to induce a metabolic state known as ketosis. In this state, the body shifts its primary fuel source from glucose to fatty acids, which are then converted into ketone bodies, specifically beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate. Clinically, these approaches are utilized to modulate insulin sensitivity, support metabolic flexibility, and influence neuroendocrine signaling.