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Do you mean added sugars or fake sugars, or are you really trying to make due with polysaccharides and a little bit of glucose? Didn’t think ketosis is a good long term source of energy…. The engine is build to run on sugar (Krebs cycle).

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I mean both fake, added and natural. My family does not have any sweet fruits, for example. I myself am pure carnivore but my children do have broccoli and cauliflower.

You’re correct that Krebs cycle is involved but it’s a cycle so the inputs do not have to be solely carbohydrates.

Here are more details https://ketoschool.com/summarizing-the-science-behind-ketoge...

well, keep an eye on what this diet does to liver and kidneys and if it's high-fat watch out for gallstones. But hey, if it works for you and you can do what you need to do, go for it.

Thank you! That’s quite an open attitude and I really appreciate it. I have many doctor family members that do not share it.

I’m almost 6 years deep to this diet and my yearly lipid/glucose/blood work up has been all good. Both my actual doctor and my family members have been very concerned about my BUN and creatinine levels.

I would think so, as those numbers being high cause a “reduce protein” discussion. Perhaps check your uric acid from time to time so as to avoid gout as this is usually omitted when testing.

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