Ketogeenisiä
Ketogeenisiä is the Finnish term for ketogenic. A ketogenic diet is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has been used for therapeutic purposes for over a century. It forces the body to burn fats for energy instead of carbohydrates. When carbohydrate intake is reduced significantly, the body enters a metabolic state called ketosis. In this state, the liver produces ketones from fats, and these ketones become the primary fuel source for the brain and body.
The macronutrient ratio typically recommended for a ketogenic diet is around 70-80% fat, 10-20% protein, and
The ketogenic diet was originally developed to treat epilepsy in children, and it has proven effective in