The use of nutritional supplements to induce ketosis and reduce symptoms associated with keto-induction: a narrative review

Background Adaptation to a ketogenic diet (keto-induction) can cause unpleasant symptoms, and this can reduce tolerability of the diet. Several methods have been suggested as useful for encouraging entry into nutritional ketosis (NK) and reducing symptoms of keto-induction. This paper reviews the sc...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Cliff J. d C. Harvey, Grant M. Schofield, Micalla Williden
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2018-03-01
Subjects:	Ketosis Ketogenic diet Medium chain triglycerides Short chain fatty acids Leucine Ketone supplement
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/4488.pdf

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