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I've had more conversations about this than I care to count. (lemmy.world)

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[-] ReluctantMuskrat@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You have a lot of bad information about keto. It certainly doesn't make you lethargic or miserable, and definitely doesn't starve your brain. Quite the opposite... it's being used therapeutically for Parkinson's disease One of the studies referenced in that article, found here is summarized this way

"More specifically, the symptoms that improved most after keto dieting were urinary problems, pain and other unpleasant sensations, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and cognitive impairment. These findings are particularly profound because nonmotor symptoms ultimately represent the most disabling aspect of Parkinson’s disease."

Regarding energy levels most people report having much more energy, and I suspect your friends issue while in the army doing PT was related to electrolytes. People going on any kind of whole food diet, which keto tends to be, often find they get very little salt in their new diet since they're not eating processed food. People who work out or are otherwise very active often find they have to be intentional about adding salt to their diet or they will in fact find themselves tired and fatigued. Easy to remedy, and again a typical problem for anyone transitioning from a diet with lots of processed foods to one without.

There's been a lot more un-biased study of keto diets in recent years and a lot better science. It's not for everybody, but it's not intrinsically unhealthy and way better than the traditional high-carb, high-sugar, high-processed food diet.

Also, a keto diet does not specifically include or exclude red meat. That's an individuals choice, just like with virtually any other diet that includes animal protein.

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