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ketogenic

British

/ ˌkiːtəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

med forming or able to stimulate the production of ketone bodies

a ketogenic diet

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The ketogenic diet gets its name from ketosis, a metabolic state in which the body switches from using sugar as its main fuel to burning fat.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

The secretary also recently declared that the ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia, a fringe idea that has been rejected by every expert in the field.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Although the ketogenic diet helped prevent weight gain, it also led to serious metabolic problems, some of which appeared within just a few days.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Importantly, blood sugar regulation improved once the mice were taken off the ketogenic diet, suggesting that at least some of the metabolic damage may be reversible.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

The ketogenic diet is built around extremely high fat intake and very limited carbohydrates.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

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