The Impact of Ketogenic Diet in Human

Introduction

Around the world people suffer from diseases like obesity, diabetes, and epilepsy.One diet
fighting the good fight is called a ketogenic diet. A ketogenic diet limits the number of
carbohydrates to 100 grams daily, raises the intake of healthy fats consumed, and allows a
moderate amount of protein intake.According to Harmon (2017) The usual macro nutrient ration
is of 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5%carbohydrates. The word ketogenic means “ketone
production.” Ketones are produced when the body uses fat stores as fuel instead of
carbohydrates. This metabolic process is known as ketosis. In the past ketosis had the
misconception of being harmful and was confused with a pathological state called ketoacidosis.
However, ketosis is harmless and a ketoacidosis state only occurs in people with diabetes. All
things considered, the effects of incorporating a ketogenic diet are beneficial for combating
disease and improving human health.

The reason why we choose this topic because this type of diet can help you lose weight and
improve your health.Ketogenic diets may even have benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy
and Alzheimer's disease.

A keto diet refers to a ketogenic diet, which is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carb diet.

The goal is to get more calories from protein and fat than from carbs. It works by depleting your
body of its store of sugar, so it will start to break down protein and fat for energy,
causing ketosis (and weight loss).

A. Background of the Study

If you’ve followed eating trends in recent years, you’ve likely heard of the ketogenic diet. This
high-fat, low-carb method of eating has captivated popular culture, and more people than ever
are wondering whether it will make a difference for their health. For the next four weeks, we’re
going to distill the facts about the ketogenic diet into a series of articles so that you can come
away with a better understanding of what this diet promises and whether it makes sense for you.

For this first article, we’re going to look at the history of this often-misunderstood diet and track
its rise in popularity today. You might be surprised to learn that the intentionally entering ketosis
isn’t new, but instead owes its inspiration to groundbreaking epilepsy research completed almost
a century ago.
B. Statement of the Problem

This study determined the Impact of Ketogenic Diet in Human

1. What is the effect of Ketogenic Diet in Human?

2. For you? What is Ketogenic Diet?

3. What is the difference between ketogenic diet and low carb diets?

4.How can you prepare ketogenic diet?

5. Have you experience treatment using ketogenic diet?

C. Theoretical framework

There are five variations of the Ketogenic Diet which have been published in medical literature

as effective treatments for diseases that have an underlying metabolic dysregulation, such as

epilepsy, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. The original Ketogenic Therapy, known as the classic

Ketogenic Diet, or classic Keto for short, was designed in 1923 by Dr. Russell Wilder at the

Mayo Clinic for the treatment of epilepsy. All Ketogenic Diets are a variation of classic Keto,

which is the most strict, seen by it’s ratio of fat to protein and carbs, also called the

macronutrient ratio. Classic Keto carries a 4:1 ratio, which means that there are four parts fat for

every one part protein and carb. Since fat has a higher caloric content versus protein and carb (fat

has 9 calories per gram, while both protein and carb have just 4 calories per gram), 90% of

calories come from fat in a classic Ketogenic Diet, while 6% come from protein, and 4% come

from carb. The main difference between the five types of Ketogenic Diets is this macronutrient

ratio.
Conceptual Framework
Assumptions and Hypothesis

Assumptions

This study is conducted based on the following assumptions:

1. The keto diet can improve your health;

2. There are some common health issues that occur on keto, most of which can be avoided
through careful planning.

Hypothesis of the Study

The ketogenic diet has many side effects and this is why it's important that individuals
work with a medical professional like an M.D. or R.D. who has experience with the diet," says
Jalali. "Some common side effects are constipation, elevated cholesterol, kidney stones, and
vitamin deficiencies including zinc, copper, selenium, and vitamin D.

Although ketogenic diets have recently come into vogue, it's incorrect to label this as an
offshoot of Atkins," says Metzgar. "Ketogenic diets have been therapeutically used for over a
century to treat refractory epilepsy in children. In addition, clinical trials of ketogenic diets
demonstrate that they can result in profound health improvements and medication reductions for
people living with type 2 diabetes. While there are many benefits to a ketogenic diet, it does
change the body's metabolism. People should consider it more like a medical choice they plan to
commit to rather than just something to 'try.'" (And for that matter, you need to know how to
safely come off the keto diet.)

Scope and Delimitations

This study is mainly focused on the impact of ketogenic diet in human among the students of
Iligan City National School of Fisheries.

Significant of the Study

Low-carb diets have been controversial for decades. Some people assert that these diets raise
cholesterol and cause heart disease due to their high fat content. However, in most scientific
studies, low-carb diets prove their worth as healthy and beneficial.

There are 10 are proven health benefits of low-carb and ketogenic diets.
Low-Carb Diets Reduce Your Appetite, hunger tends to be the worst side effect of dieting. Low-
Carb Diets Lead to More Weight Loss at First, cutting carbs is one of the simplest and most
effective ways to lose weight. A Greater Proportion of Fat Loss Comes From Your Abdominal
Cavity, Not all fat in your body is the same. Triglycerides Tend to Drop Drastically;
Triglycerides are fat molecules that circulate in your bloodstream. Increased Levels of 'Good'
HDL Cholesterol, High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is often called the “good” cholesterol.
Reduced Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels, Low-carb and ketogenic diets can also be particularly
helpful for people with diabetes and insulin resistance, which affect millions of people
worldwide. May Lower Blood Pressure, Elevated blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant
risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. Effective against
Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic syndrome is a condition highly associated with your risk of
diabetes and heart disease. Improved 'Bad' LDL Cholesterol Levels, People who have high “bad”
LDL are much more likely to have heart attacks. Therapeutic for Several Brain Disorders, Your
brain needs glucose, as some parts of it can only burn this type of sugar. That's why your liver
produces glucose from protein if you don't eat any carbs.

Definition of Terms

I.Conceptual Definition

Ketogenic - is a term for a low-carb diet (like the Atkins diet). The idea is for you to get more
calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates. You cut back most on the carbs that are
easy to digest, like sugar, soda, pastries, and white bread.

Epilepsy- is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal,
causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Anyone
can develop epilepsy.

Ketone/s- are chemicals made in your liver. You produce them when you don't have enough
insulin in your body to turn sugar (or glucose) into energy. You need another source, so your
body uses fat instead. Your liver turns this fat into ketones, a type of acid, and sends them into
your bloodstream.

Ketoacidosis- is a life-threatening problem that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when the
body starts breaking down fat at a rate that is much too fast. The liver processes the fat into a fuel
called ketones, which causes the blood to become acidic.

Ketosis- a metabolic state characterized by raised levels of ketone bodies in the body tissues,
which is typically pathological in conditions such as diabetes, or may be the consequence of a
diet that is very low in carbohydrates.