Impact of keto diet in our body

Actor Mishti Mukherjee, 27, who had worked in Bangla, Telugu and some Hindi films, died on October 2 in a hospital in Bengaluru. Her family said Mukherjee suffered from kidney failure as she had been following a ketogenic diet.

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Key-Points

The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular weight loss diets the world over.

It is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet that helps in weight loss by achieving ketosis — a metabolic state where the liver burns body fat and provides fuel for the body, as there is limited access to glucose.

A classic keto requires that 90 per cent of a person’s calories come from fat, six per cent from protein and four per cent from carbs. But there are many versions.

Typically, popular ketogenic diets suggest an average of 70-80 per cent fat, 5-10 per cent carbohydrate, and 10-20 per cent protein.

However, it may lead to many nutrient deficiencies such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins (especially vitamin A, D, E, & K) and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, sodium.

This diet could lead to increased stress on the kidneys and result in kidney stones, as they are made to work overtime.