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Ketogenic Diet Principles

Meaning

Ketogenic Diet Principles define a specific metabolic strategy characterized by a very low carbohydrate intake, moderate protein consumption, and a high fat intake, designed to shift the body’s primary energy substrate from glucose to fat-derived ketone bodies. This dietary regimen forces the liver to increase ketogenesis, resulting in a state of nutritional ketosis. Clinically, this shift can modulate insulin signaling, reduce systemic inflammation, and provide an alternative, often more stable, fuel source for the brain. Adherence to these principles aims for metabolic flexibility and improved hormonal sensitivity.