The ketogenic diet, often simply called the keto diet, has become a hot topic in health and wellness circles. This high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet has been linked to impressive weight loss and could offer significant benefits for various health conditions. But what exactly is the keto diet plan? Why is it linked to weight loss?
Metabolism
Metabolism is the sum of chemical changes involved in the function of nutrition. There are two phases: anabolism (constructive or assimilative changes) and catabolism (destructive or retrograde changes).
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