The keto diet is named after the word ketosis. This condition is characterized by an increase in the level of ketone bodies in the body, which it later uses to maintain its own vital functions.
If a person does not receive enough carbohydrates from food, the liver begins to produce ketone bodies from fatty acids. They are an alternative source of energy. As a result, the balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates changes, which allows you to start the process of burning fat in the body.
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