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I've been hearing a lot about the ketogenic diet. What is it and is it healthy?
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The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan that has been used as an effective treatment for epilepsy since the 1920s. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake while increasing fat intake, leading to an increased production of ketones in the body. This produces a metabolic state known as ketosis, which can help reduce seizures in some people. Additionally, research suggests that the keto diet may have other health benefits such as improved blood sugar control, weight loss, and lower cholesterol levels.