Key Takeaway: The ketogenic diet relies on carbohydrate restriction (<50g/day) to induce hepatic production of ketone bodies (beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate).
Standard Ketogenic Macro Split
- Fats: 70–75% of total calories
- Protein: 20–25% of total calories
- Carbohydrates: 5–10% of total calories (net carbs)
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Scientific References & Clinical Studies
- Beyond weight loss: a review of therapeutic uses of very-low-carbohydrate diets — Eur J Clin Nutr. Paoli A.
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Wissenschaftliche Referenzen & Studien
- Self-monitoring in weight loss: a systematic review — J Am Diet Assoc.
- Dietary energy density and behavioral compliance — Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol.