• Fuel switch from sugar to ketones a more constant and reliable fuel source

• More available energy vs. carbohydrate stores

• Weight loss with lean mass retention

• Natural hunger and appetite control

• Effortless weight management

• Mental clarity

• Sounder, more restful sleep

• Normalised metabolic function

• Stabilise blood sugar and restored insulin sensitivity

• Low inflammation levels

• Feeling of happiness and general wellbeing

• Low blood pressure

• Respiratory Quota – make less CO2 per calorie burned

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• High-Moderate Carbohydrate fuelled athlete:        CO2 expired vs. O2 consumed RQ = 1

• Keto adapted athlete:                                                   CO2 expired vs. O2 consumed RQ = 0.7

 

• Improved prolonged endurance resulting from better sustained fuel delivery

• A combination of resistance training with Ketogenic diet has profound effect on body composition

• Keto adaptation spares protein from being oxidised - read Ketone Bodies & Ketosis

• Keto adapted athlete after 4-6 weeks progressively increases the capacity to mobilise and oxidise fats

• Peak fat oxidation during exercise

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Fuel Switch – available energy

 

• By changing your diet to consume low carbohydrate, moderate protein and high in good quality fats.  You can train your body to burn fat as energy, thereby turning blood sugar and glycogen into secondary fuels.

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• The body stores fat as fuel, which exceeds 40,000 Kcals in energy, vastly surpassing the maximum of 2,000 Kcal available when consuming a normal carbohydrate heavy diet.​

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• Using carbohydrates as fuel, shuts down access to a much larger energy source – FAT.

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• In Keto adaptation your fat is converted into Ketones in the liver, which helps supply energy when glucose levels fall.

 

 

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