ZOE Science & Nutrition This is what the Keto Diet does to your body...
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Jul 7, 2022 
Christopher Gardner, a nutritional research professor at Stanford University, joins the discussion on the ketogenic diet. He tackles the contention surrounding keto, detailing its remarkable effectiveness for weight loss and diabetes management while cautioning against its extreme carbohydrate restrictions. Gardner shares insights from his clinical trial, emphasizing the importance of randomized control trials in nutrition. The conversation also contrasts the keto approach with the Mediterranean diet, revealing the nuances and challenges of each dietary strategy.
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Ketosis Explained
- Keto diets severely restrict carbs, forcing the body into ketosis.
- This metabolic state makes the body burn fat for energy, including ketones as an alternative fuel source.
Keto's Origin
- The interest in keto diets stems from the shift away from low-fat diets.
- Keto is an extreme interpretation of low-carb, pushing carbohydrate restriction to its limits.
Keto Carb Limits
- Start a keto diet at 20 grams of carbs per day, potentially increasing to 50 grams.
- This drastically reduces typical carbohydrate intake, usually comprising over half of daily calories.