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The Keto or Ketogenic diet has become popular lately but was invented in the 1920's. It was used for short term weight loss and the treatment of epilepsy. More recently it is being investigated as a treatment for a host of neurological disorders. This diet has been incorrectly labeled everything from re-branded paleo to atkins light but it has a unique place among other diets. I have been using the keto diet as part of a treatment for the neurological autoimmune disease, Multiple Sclerosis with excellent success. It is an extremely strict diet and is not for the feint of heart but offers many rewards. My inner geek loves that this diet is also a true bio-hack.
Keto As a Bio-hack
There was a movie in the 80's called “The Abyss” that showed humans ingesting a gel called “Breathing Liquid” that stored oxygen and allowed them to breath under water. Keto is a similar type of hack, allowing your body to become more versatile in how it processes food.
Some Advantages of Keto
A Ketogenic diet offers a host of blessings in weight loss, health, and neurological advantages.
Keto As a Bio-hack
There was a movie in the 80's called “The Abyss” that showed humans ingesting a gel called “Breathing Liquid” that stored oxygen and allowed them to breath under water. Keto is a similar type of hack, allowing your body to become more versatile in how it processes food.
- Genetic codes - Keto forces your body to activate a very old system of food processing that is generally turned off.
- Fat as energy - Once acclimated, your body starts to burn fat instead of glucose for energy
- Changing cell structure - Cells use fat to keep their shape, but since you are burning fat, your cells substitute water instead.
- Instant brain power - You can gain temporary brain power, will power and emotional control and processing speed by eating small amounts of fat.
Some Advantages of Keto
A Ketogenic diet offers a host of blessings in weight loss, health, and neurological advantages.
