Reasons you should use keto diet and why you shouldn't

1.You have epilepsy

“The ketogenic diet has been successfully used in the treatment of patients with epilepsy, both children and adults, for nearly a century,” said Dr. Tanya J. W. McDonald of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In fact, the diet started as a “medical therapy” to treat epilepsy. Dr. McDonald said physicians think it has an impact on seizures because it impacts things like metabolic regulation, neurotransmission, oxidative stress, inflammation, and genomic expression.
   

2.You have a progressive neurological disorder

Dr. Terry Wahls noted that, in some cases, a low-carb diet such as keto can ease symptoms of progressive neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s, by helping with fatigue, cognitive decline, and loss of brain volume. She noted that one small pilot studyshowed that the keto diet improved the quality of life for patients with relapsing-remitting MS.

3.You like the food that’s part of the keto diet

“If eating foods high in fat and very low in carb—like avocado, ribeye steak, and olive oil—sounds good to you, then keto may be a great fit,” said Pam Nisevich Bede, registered dietitian and keto expert with nutrition product manufacturer Abbott. Because, as she noted, one of the most important aspects of trying a diet is whether or not it’s something you will actually stick to long-term. So review the allowed foods and see if it’s something you’d be into.

4.You have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Licensed nutritionist and director of education for Designs for Health Jason Bosley-Smith told HG about a small pilot study at the Cleveland Clinic that used keto to help women with irregular periods and PCOS. A group of women, who all had irregular periods before starting the diet, tried keto for six months. Besides losing weight, “each participant resumed regular menstruation and reduced PCOS symptoms” within a month to two months.

5.You have a history of obesity

One of the biggest reported benefits of the keto diet is weight loss, since your body is burning fat instead of carbs. Internal medicine physician Dr. Kyle Varnersaid, “The standard American diet over the past decades has seen an astronomical increase in refined carbohydrates and sugars being consumed,” and that can lead to increased body fat. The keto diet mimics how we believe our ancient ancestors ate—high fat, low carb—and has proven to help with weight loss, sometimes very dramatically.

6.You have type II diabetes

Halle Berry has claimed that the keto diet has helped her diabetes, and there is some science to back this up. The CEO of Perfect Keto, Dr. Anthony Gustin, said that type II diabetes is usually characterized by insulin resistance, “which means the body no longer effectively utilizes carbohydrates.” He said, “A ketogenic diet is a great way to provide an alternative energy source to replace carbohydrates and lower common markers of diabetes.”

7.You have a history of Alzheimer’s disease in your family

Scientists are still  figuring out the causes of Alzheimer’s, but some  specialists said there is some research to show that a ketogenic diet may help with Alzheimer’s. Dr. Jacob Wilson said that recent research indicates that Alzheimer’s is “associated with a decrease in blood glucose uptake in the brain” and that “this has important implications for Alzheimer’s disease because landmark studies have confirmed that, unlike glucose, ketone uptake and utilization in the brain are not impaired in individuals with Alzheimer’s.” Because of this, he said, “It is plausible that a ketogenic diet may stave off and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s.” But this is still very far from a sure thing



But there are still some reasons you should not use it

1. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant or Breastfeeding.
2. If you have problem with your blood pressure


But if none of these reasons affect you, you should try to get a keto diet




How should I eat keto diet:
   You should take it for about 5-6 times a week