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keto

keto

4.2
A body state when it burns fat and uses ketones for energy instead of carbs
  • noun
  • /ˈkiːtoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cetosis
  • Many people experience flu-like symptoms during the initial phase of keto as their bodies adjust to burning fat.

Examples

  • And that's what when I went down the rabbit hole and came out with unlocking the keto code, because ketones are not a super fuel.

  • So the number one danger that they bring up first is keto flu.

  • And that is the keto adaptation phase that a lot of people will say, oh, it's kind of bad for weight loss.

  • And so then we come to the next benefit of keto, and I call them the blowback benefits, right?

  • After several weeks on the keto diet, she felt more energetic and noticed a loss in body fat.

  • The keto approach has gained popularity for its effectiveness in weight management and improving mental clarity.

Synonyms

ketosis
vsketo
  • Specialized
1 6.3

A safe state where the body makes and uses ketones for energy after eating few carbs

is the bodily process of burning fat and making ketones for energy

How Ketotic

ketoacidosis
  • Specialized
2 9.2
ketosis
  • Specialized
1 7.1
keto
  • Specialized
4.2

Surface Forms

keto singular
ketos plural

Etymology

Keto meaning the fat-burning state comes from ketone, the chemicals the body makes when it uses fat for fuel. So being in keto means your body is making 'ketones' and using fat for energy.