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I want to start a ketogenic diet for weight loss. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old male. I am planning to start a ketogenic diet soon. Can you provide an overview of the ketogenic diet? Does this ketogenic diet contribute to weight loss? What are the potential health risks that occur due to the extended adherence to this eating pattern? Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Before starting keto, you need to understand how it works. The body starts using fat as a source of energy rather than glucose. This switch may take two to three days and can cause headache or nausea which is referred to as keto fever. I ... Read Full »
Kindly share details about the ketogenic diet.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female. I am planning to start taking a ketogenic diet soon. Can you explain the science behind the ketogenic diet and how it works to promote weight loss and potentially improve certain health conditions? What are the primary principles and guidelines of the ketogeni... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com. Before starting keto, you need to understand how it works. First, the body starts using fat as a source of energy rather than glucose. This switch may take two to three days, making you feel heavy-headed and nauseated,... Read Full »
I would like to know about the ketogenic diet. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old female. I would like to know some information related to ketogenic diets. What is this ketogenic diet, and how does it differ from other dietary approaches? What are the potential health benefits of a ketogenic diet, and are there specific conditions or situations where ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Before starting the keto diet, you need to understand how it works. Firstly, the body starts using fat as a source of energy rather than glucose. This switch may take two to three days and can cause you to have a heav... Read Full »
I would like to learn more about the ketogenic diet. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27-year-old male. What is the ketogenic diet, and how does it work in terms of macronutrient composition and its impact on the body's metabolism? What are the potential health benefits associated with the ketogenic diet, and for whom might it be recommended, such as individuals with... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern. Before starting keto, you need to understand how it works. First, the body starts using fat as a source of energy rather than glucose. This switch may take 2 to 3 days and can cause symptoms like a heavy head ... Read Full »
Kindly provide information about ketogenic diet and its side effects.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old female, and I have been contemplating trying the ketogenic diet. However, I have heard about something called keto fever and its potential side effects on the liver and kidneys. Could you provide more information about these side effects and whether the ketogenic di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that before starting keto, you need to understand how it works. The body begins using fat as a source of energy rather than glucose, and this switch may take two to three days, potential... Read Full »
I have questions regarding ketogenic diet. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old female. I have heard that the ketogenic diet may have potential health benefits, such as weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and enhanced mental clarity. I would like to know the answers to the following questions: Can you provide insights into these potentia... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You need to understand how the keto diet works, before starting the diet. The body starts using the fat as a source of energy rather than glucose after consuming the keto diet. This switch may take two to three days and can make your he... Read Full »
Should I follow a ketogenic diet for long time to improve my health?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female. Over the past few months, I have been researching various dietary approaches to improve my overall health and well-being. During this time, I have come across the ketogenic diet, which has gained popularity for its potential benefits in weight management, meta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet. However, it is not suitable for long-term goals due to potential side effects such as vomiting, nausea, and headaches. I suggest you monitor your body's response during the first... Read Full »
I want to be fit, both physically and mentally. Is Keto diet the right choice?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. My main goal is to optimize my brain performance, thinking clearly, and no brain fog. I am trying to be shredded and working on overall body strength and abdominal muscles. I have been following a mixture of IF (intermediate fasting) and Keto diet for about... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to incorporate a vitamin D supplement. Your diet pattern and exercise are good, but I need a few more details like BMI (body mass index) to comment on any changes and to calcul... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old female, and I am planning to start a ketogenic diet soon. Could you please provide insights into the types of foods that are encouraged and restricted in a ketogenic diet plan? Is the ketogenic diet suitable for everyone, or are there specific health conditions or cir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that aims to shift your body into a state of ketosis, where it primarily burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. While I can provide some general information, in a ketogenic diet, the following foods are typi... Read Full »
I look obese and prefer keto diet. What foods are good to eat on keto diet?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male with 242 lbs of weight and 5.3 feet of height. I do not have any medical issues, but I look obese. I prefer the keto diet to reduce obesity because it contains my favorite foods. Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.1) Never opt for a particular diet plan, especially by restricting certain nutrients.2) Control your portion size in the diet.3) Replace carbohydrates with seasonal vegetables and fruits.4) Eat protein-rich foods like peanuts and fox nuts (lotus seeds). I can suggest you be... Read Full »