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In simple terms, Keto Flu is the group of symptoms usually encountered during the Induction Phase of ketogenic diets, although some may occur until through the Transition Phase. Typical symptoms include: Headache Constipation Muscle cramps Diarrhea Generalized weakness In this … Read More
Ketosis not optimized Caloric intake too high The major difference between normal diets and ketogenic diets is that the former is focused on calorie reduction and the latter is based on macro reduction (in this case, carbohydrates). By limiting the … Read More
There are two very specific times when exogenous ketone supplementation might be helpful. Beyond these, exogenous ketones will more likely hurt your ketogenic diet than help it. The two appropriate reasons are: Ease the transition from carbohydrate based energy to … Read More
Prior to KetoSavior™ and KetoGuardian™, there were only two types of keto supplements: exogenous ketones and starch blockers. Exogenous ketones may have a place during the Induction Phase of ketogenic diets (see “Should I take exogenous ketones?”), which typically lasts until … Read More
Until now, there have only been two types of keto supplements on the market. Although both have some impact on ketosis, neither is sufficient to adequately enhance ketosis. Please see “Do keto pills work?” for information on supplements designed for … Read More
A Zero-Carb Diet or No Carb Diet is a misnomer. The goal is to get as close to no carbs as possible while on a ketogenic diet, not to never eat a carb. This is a very difficult diet because … Read More
There are three main reasons why you may be in ketosis before going to sleep but not in ketosis when you wake up. Taking exogenous ketones Late night eating Checking ketones at the wrong time Taking exogenous ketones One of … Read More
Blood ketone testing is not affected by water intake as much as urine strips and are more accurate as a result Blood ketone testing is accurate at the time taken whereas urine strips test the amount of ketones that the … Read More
Absolutely. However, it isn’t recommended. For a ketogenic diet to be effective, you HAVE to be in full ketosis and it is almost impossible to tell if you are without testing. In fact, you may be in sub-optimal ketosis and … Read More
The best time to check your blood ketone levels to verify you are in optimal ketosis is first thing in the AM prior to eating. Although you haven’t been actively fasting, being asleep keeps you from eating, so in essence, … Read More