What is the ketogenic diet and what are its risks?

Many girls wonder what the ketogenic diet is and if it really helps to lose weight. We tell you what it is, why it is so fashionable and its risks.

The keto (or ketogenic) diet was created at the beginning of the last century pto treat patients with epilepsy that did not respond to medications, however, it is now used for weight loss.

famous as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Megan Fox and Kim Kardashianamong other, They made it fashionable.

But what is the ketogenic diet?

Consists in eliminate carbohydrates and sugars from the diet and replace them with vegetables, meats and fat, forcing the body to draw energy directly from the latter.

Though is effective for weight lossit is not sustainable in the long term, as it can overload the kidneys and raise cholesterol, in addition, it is too restrictive, so people abandon it.

“One of the main criticisms of this diet is that many people tend to eat too much protein and poor-quality fat from processed foods, with too little fruit and vegetables.”

explained to BBC Marcelo Campos, professor at Harvard University School of Medicine.

Other risks and side effects of this diet

  • Nutrient deficiency
  • short-term tiredness
  • Digestive problems
  • Difficulty to sleep
  • Bad breath

Finally, remember consult a health professional before making any drastic changes to your dietWhat happened to Margarita Rosa de Francisco is not going to happen to you because she followed this diet without medical advice.

So if you decide to do this diet, be very carefulDon’t sacrifice health for looks.

With information from: BBC Y Telemundo.pr