Problem with Keto Diet. Cons of the keto diet. Is the keto diet safe long term? Disadvantages of the keto diet. Is the Keto Diet Worth it for You? ✅ Get Berberine 1g Here 👉 https://s.thorne.com/nV15a Get a Weight Management Test ✅ https://s.thorne.com/7u6Jr 📌 Check Out My Supplement Store 🛍⬇️ 👉 https://www.thorne.com/u/DrArsalanAspires Watch My Intermittent Fasting Video ➡️ https://youtu.be/s89ehwMwwu8 Watch My Ozempic for Weight Loss Without Diabetes Video ➡️ https://youtu.be/Y8RFqS1fn7w Watch My Visceral Fat Video ➡️ https://youtu.be/Oyft0KGtJFk Watch My Turmeric for Weight Loss ➡️ https://youtu.be/NHY0rNGzURE Watch My Berberine for Weight Loss ➡️ https://youtu.be/2ywYB_dJDf0 Timeline | Chapters 00:00 - Intro 0:54 - 1st Reason 2:00 - 2nd Reason 2:51 - 3rd Reason 3:49 - 4th Reason 5:06 - 5th Reason Is the keto diet worth it? The ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet that is arguably one of the most popular diets when it comes to weight loss. Despite the current hype around it, the keto diet actually has been around since the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy. Now, its seen as a remedy for infertility, weight loss, and type 2 diabetes. While it does have its benefits for some individuals, especially when it comes to weight loss, controlling blood sugar, and improving pcos, it does have its negatives as well. Kidney stones and keto diet. A high intake of animal foods can cause your blood and urine to become more acidic, leading to increased excretion of calcium in your urine. In this systematic review and meta analysis, a total of 36 studies with 2795 patients, 5.6% of patients developed kidney stones with a ketogenic diet after four years. They were mostly Uric acid stones followed by calcium-based stones and uric acid–calcium mixed stones. Keto diets in the general sense, may cause low urine potassium due to strict limitation of fruits and vegetables, which we know, low potassium levels, contribute to kidney stones. ►https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8161846/ Keto diet and blood sugar. Is keto diet good for diabetes? Hypoglycemia may occur but it is not common. The keto diet has been seen to be beneficial in lowering a1c. People with type 1 diabetes may be at a higher risk of hypoglycemia. This study actually looked at just that, they found: while it did decrease hba1c, it was a tradeoff for dyslipidemia and a high number of hypoglycemic episodes. ►https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29737587/ Keto diet increases cholesterol levels. The studies on this are mixed. Some show us that the diet does in fact have the potential to exacerbate or cause hypercholesterolemia in patients with or without underlying genetic hyperlipidemia. While others show us that it can decrease the level of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the level of HDL cholesterol. The problem is there is no limit on saturated fat with the keto diet. Those who have kidney disease, liver diseases, familial hypercholesterolemia, or what is known as fat-induced lipemia may have a harder time with managing their cholesterol levels on keto. ►https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S193328742030324X Keto diet and constipation and diarrhea. Keto flu side effects. Bowel Irregularities are common. Some people have difficulty digesting large amounts of dietary fat, this leads to really greasy diarrhea. Many of the richest sources of fiber, like beans, fruit, and whole grains, are restricted when youre on keto, and you need them to bulk up the stool. But the reverse can also happen. You can be too bulked up as well and have constipation, especially in the early days when youre still on the keto flu. The keto diet is not easy. Is the keto diet worth it? It takes the fun out of eating. It really does. If it all goes as planned, you will experience, rapid, significant weight loss. BUT You need to be honest with yourself. Do you find the diet too restrictive. You want to be careful not to open the door for weight re-gain and the perpetual cycle of yo-yo dieting. Which we know causes belly fat and increases diabetes risk. This study showed us that a 2–6% body weight regain can already reverse the benefits of losing ≥10% body weight. Weight regain on keto diet. ►https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6917653/ DISCLAIMER: This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”