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Health supplements for a ketogenic diet

Ketogenic diet is a very high fat diet that is meant for inducing a state of ketosis in the body. This is a high on fat and low on carbohydrates diet. The diet usually provides for about 3-4 grams of fat for each 1gm of protein and carbohydrate together. This is commonly used during the treatment of epilepsy. Such a diet normally comprises of approximately 88% of fat, 2% of carbohydrates energy and 10% of protein. This is highly supplemented with Vitamin D, calcium, folic acid and Iron.

This kind of diet is more effective on young children than the adults when the anticonvulsant drug therapy is found to be ineffective. Studies have revealed that this kind of diet is more restrictive for adults.

Benefits of ketogenic diet:

•  It is helpful for treatment of epilepsy.

•  It is also helpful for reducing depression and fatigue.

•  It is beneficial for muscle and joint pains.

•  It reduces the level of irritability.

Side effects of Ketogenic diet:

1. Dehydration.
2. Weakness and nausea.
3. Loss of electrolytes.
4. Reduction in the body level of calcium.
5. Kidney problems

Supplements during a ketogenic diet:

Protein powder - This may prove out to be the best option when one is having a ketogenic diet. Whey supplements can provide one with enough of the protein requirements like no other food can. This is indeed a great addition to the arsenal of a ketogenic diet follower.

Flaxseed Oil - This comes pre-loaded with the omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial to enhance utilization of oxygen, metabolism besides improving the overall health and development of the body.

Olive oil - This can be used with salads and proves to be quite effective in reducing the levels of LDL cholesterol levels and also increasing the levels of HDL cholesterol.

MCT (medium chain triglycerides) - This is really beneficial for burning the fat of the body besides increasing the energy expenditure.

Ketogenic diet foods:

1. Sugar Free Jelly
2. Meat Substitutes
3. Peanut Butter
4. Nuts
5. Salads

The ketogenic diet must be managed in such a manner that the body is not devoid of any necessary body nutrients and can run on its normal functioning in a peaceful and healthy manner. Diet must be monitored by a certified medical practitioner and his advise must be carefully and strictly followed. The aim of this kind of diet is to help the body and not make the body suffer, always remember this. Enjoy life, have a healthy outlook to the things around you and you would witness a sudden change in your mind and body language. That's more important than a diet.