Is a high fat low carb way of eating.
A normal High fat low carb diet prescribes a 85% of fat intake 10% proteien intake and 5% carbohydrate intake but this can vary from person to person, source by source.
As long as fat intake is very high and carbohydrate intake is very low.
Difference between Ketosis and Ketoacidosis
Ketone bodies are acids made when your body begins using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.
Ketosis is sometimes referred to as the body's "fat burning" mode.
There is a difference between Ketosis and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
There is a difference between Ketosis and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Ketones build up in the blood and urine as fats and are broken down for energy due to LOW LEVELS OF INSULIN!!!!!
In high levels, ketones can be very dangerous and even poisonous. This serious condition is known as ketoacidosis and, if left untreated, can lead to diabetic coma or even death. The symptoms of ketoacidosis can be confused with others (such as the flu or a stomach virus), so be sure to talk to your doctor about a plan for when to test for ketones.
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