Ketogenic Diet

Question 1

Nutritional Ketosis:

Answer 1

0,8mmol/L

Question 2

LDL:

Answer 2

Decreased

Question 3

HDL:

Answer 3

Increased

Question 4

Triglycerides:

Answer 4

Decreased

Question 5

Maximum carb intake:

Answer 5

Carbs-Fiber = 30g/day

Question 6

%Fat calories:

Answer 6

80-90%

Question 7

%Protein calories:

Answer 7

8-15%

Question 8

Glutathione levels in the hippocampus:

Answer 8

Increased

Question 9

Production of mitochondria:

Answer 9

Increased

Question 10

When the body is using ketones as a fuel source:

Answer 10

Ketosis

Question 11

Insulin sensitivity:

Answer 11

Increased

Question 12

Blood sugar:

Answer 12

Decreased

Question 13

Can improve insulin sensitivity as:

Answer 13

75%

Question 14

Inflammation:

Answer 14

Decreased

Question 15

Free radicals production:

Answer 15

Decreased

Question 16

Are the by-product of energy production by the mitochondria:

Answer 16

Free radicals

Question 17

Body weight:

Answer 17

Decreased

Question 18

Are an effective alternative energy substrate for the brain:

Answer 18

Ketone bodies

Question 19

Beta-hydroxybutyrate, Acetoacetate and Acetone:

Answer 19

Ketone bodies

Question 20

Memory:

Answer 20

Improved

Question 21

%Carb calories:

Answer 21

2-5%

Question 22

Most common adverse effect:

Answer 22

Low minerals

Question 23

Insulin makes the kidney retain:

Answer 23

Sodium

Question 24

MCT oil, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Creatine, Mg and K:

Answer 24

Best Supplements for Ketogenic Diet

Question 25

Aging:

Answer 25

Slowed

Question 26

Acid reflux:

Answer 26

Decreased

Question 27

C Reactive Protein:

Answer 27

Decreased

Question 28

HbA1c:

Answer 28

Decreased

Question 29

Energy:

Answer 29

Increased

Question 30

Stiffness and Joint Pain:

Answer 30

Decreased

Question 31

Gut health:

Answer 31

Increased

Question 32

Mood control:

Answer 32

Increased

Question 33

History of pancreatitis, Active gall bladder disease, Impaired liver function, Impaired fat digestion, Poor nutritional status, Gastric bypass surgery, Abdominal tumors, Decreased gastrointestinal motility; History of kidney failure, Pregnancy and lactation:

Answer 33

Contraindicated Health Condition

Question 34

Side effect due to the drop of insulin levels, making kidneys to start excreting excess sodium causing more frequent urination:

Answer 34

Frequent urination

Question 35

Side effects due to lose minerals such as sodium, potassium and magnesium:

Answer 35

Fatigue, Dizziness and Muscle cramps

Question 36

Side effect due to suddenly drop carb intake:

Answer 36

Reactive hypoglycemia

Question 37

Side effect due to dehydration, salt loss, eating too much dairy or too many nuts, or magnesium imbalances:

Answer 37

Constipation

Question 38

Side effect due to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar or low mineral levels:

Answer 38

Shakiness and Weakness

Question 39

Side effect due to low insulin and serotonin:

Answer 39

Sleep disturbance

Question 40

Side effect due to, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and hypoglycemia:

Answer 40

Heart Racing and Palpitations

Question 41

Side effect due to "telogen effluvium" due to a change in metabolism or hormone levels:

Answer 41

Hair Loss

Question 42

Egg, Avocado, Coconut oil, Butter/Ghee, Bacon and Pumpkin seeds:

Answer 42

Essencial Ketofoods

Question 43

Keto-adaptation period:

Answer 43

2 weeks - 2 months

Question 44

Ketofood rich in sodium:

Answer 44

Bacon and Olives

Question 45

Ketofoods rich in potassium:

Answer 45

Avocado and Spinach

Question 46

Ketofood rich in magnesium:

Answer 46

Cocoa and Pumpkin seeds

Question 47

In ketosis, most of the tissues will be running off of:

Answer 47

Free fatty acids

Question 48

The brain/heart will be using primarily, as fuel:

Answer 48

Ketones

Question 49

Period to get into ketosis:

Answer 49

12h-5days

Question 50

To get into ketosis faster:

Answer 50

Less than 20g carbs, cardio and MCT oil ---> Brain-octane

Question 51

Optimal net-carbs quantity to maintain ketosis:

Answer 51

Less than 25g

Question 52

Essential for breaking down fatty acids:

Answer 52

ALCAR

Question 53

Lower inflammation and increase energy production:

Answer 53

High health fats

Question 54

Has the lowest impact on insulin and cortisol levels:

Answer 54

Fats

Question 55

Low ____ cholesterol are associated with cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disease:

Answer 55

HDL

Question 56

The shorter the fat:

Answer 56

More anti-inflammatory

Question 57

Important short fats:

Answer 57

MCTs and Butyric acid

Question 58

Oxidized fats create:

Answer 58

Inflammation

Question 59

Helps to create strong and stable cell membranes:

Answer 59

Saturated fats

Question 60

Least stable fats:

Answer 60

Unsaturated fats

Question 61

Essential unsaturated fats:

Answer 61

Omega-3 and -6

Question 62

Powerful anti-inflammatory Omega-3:

Answer 62

EPA

Question 63

Brain primary structural fatty acid:

Answer 63

DHA

Question 64

Water-soluble molecules ideal fuel for mitochondria:

Answer 64

Ketone bodies

Question 65

+Mitochondria, +GABA and -Free radicals:

Answer 65

Ketone bodies

Question 66

Provides resilience against hypoglycemia and starvation:

Answer 66

Ketones

Question 67

Can get into the mitochondria intact:

Answer 67

Ketone bodies

Question 68

"Ketones provide ___% more ATP than glucose":

Answer 68

20%

Question 69

"The heart produces ___% more energy when using ketones than glucose":

Answer 69

28%