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ketogenic
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relating to or characteristic of a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source
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Ketogenic meals typically include foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, and oils.
Ketogenic metabolism shifts the body's primary energy source from glucose to ketone bodies, which are produced in the liver.
Ketogenic diets have been used historically to treat epilepsy, particularly in children.
Following a ketogenic diet may lead to rapid weight loss due to the body's reliance on stored fat for fuel.
The ketogenic diet is a popular example of a low-carb diet that emphasizes high fat intake and very low carbohydrate consumption.
