How This Woman Lost 90lbs On The Keto Diet

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Health Benefits

By reducing carbs to as low as 5 percent of your calorie intake, you force your body to rely on fat as an energy source. In this metabolic state, known as ketosis, your body runs almost entirely on fat for fuel. Your body then produces more ketones, an efficient alternative energy source to glucose. Over time, this can lead to significant weight loss and decreased blood sugar as well as reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart disease.