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Are carbs the new fat? For much of the second half of the 20th century, doctors constantly suggested we avoid high-fat foods, but more recently a new target for our dietary scorn has emerged: carbohydrates. Two new companion studies are suggesting a ketogenic diet – high fat, low protein, and low carbohydrates – could enhance memory, improve physical strength and extend lifespan.
Whether you want to call it the Atkin's Diet, Paleo or simply "Keto," there have been plenty of variations on this way of eating. While some diets suggest no carbohydrates or sugars, many are underwritten by the same theory. The idea is that by severely restricting the body's intake of carbohydrates, a state known as ketosis is entered into. This forces the body to burn stored fats as fuel instead of carbohydrates.
Has a ketogenic diet worked for you?
(Score: 3, Informative) by Phoenix666 on Thursday September 07 2017, @02:39PM (2 children)
I've been on a keto diet for a year and have noticed the same thing. That was unexpected. Also my state of mind is on a much more even keel, with no dramatic swings in mood that accompany a carb-laden diet; and my general energy level is constant and strong. Additional unexpected benefits were that I feel much less bloated, and my previously severe seasonal allergies have almost completely disappeared. It's almost as though the carbs were causing a general state of inflammation that was triggering a response to other environmental factors.
I've lost about 35lbs with no change in exercise, which was as advertised. This year I'm gonna amplify that a bit and see what happens.
As an additional experiment about 6 months in my wife remarked that I smelled much better than I used to, so I stopped using soap and shampoo and exfoliate only instead and my periodic eczema disappeared. It was an off-the-wall kind of thing, but so many stories have been surfacing about the importance of our microbiomes lately that I thought I'd give it a shot. People compliment me on my skin now, which is strange.
One side effect I did experience early on was muscle cramps. It seemed to be a deficiency of some kind, so I started taking a multi-vitamin and the cramps disappeared.
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(Score: 2) by fliptop on Thursday September 07 2017, @06:23PM
I experienced that too, even after the initial 'adjustment period' where it's difficult to get comfortable when sleeping. I've found drinking more water helped quite a bit. Glad to hear it's been working out well for you!
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 07 2017, @06:58PM
If you regularly get muscle cramps for no obvious reason, try to get more B12. Hard to get the correct B12 complex orally, so you might (consult your doctor) need to get it as an injection. I've been getting a B12 booster shot every couple of months. No muscle cramps anymore, mood more stable as well.