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Myths

Things often said about keto, and what is actually true.

  • Health and science

    "On keto you can eat as much fat as you like"

    Plenty of people say calories don't count on keto. In two studies run on hospital wards, keto neither burned many extra calories nor curbed appetite by itself; weight came down, as on any diet, when people took in less energy than they used.

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  • Health and science

    Ketosis and ketoacidosis

    A common belief is that keto brings the body close to ketoacidosis. Ketones rise in both states, but ketoacidosis needs a shortage of insulin and acidic blood. Type 1 diabetes and SGLT2 tablets are where caution is needed.

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