ketogenic
adjective
ke·to·gen·ic
ˌkē-tō-ˈje-nik 
1
: producing or involved in the formation of ketone bodies
ketogenic amino acids
also
: marked by the presence of ketone bodies
a ketogenic state
2
: of, relating to, or caused by a ketogenic diet
ketogenic weight loss
ketogenic meals
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The brain benefits of a ketogenic or keto diet, which is high in fats, moderate in protein, and very low in carbohydrates, have been known for some time.
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New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
Establish a schedule: Establish a clear cycling schedule that suits your lifestyle, alternating between ketogenic and higher carbohydrate days.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Implement the keto phase: During the ketogenic phase, eat high-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carbohydrate meals.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The vegetarian keto diet aspects of both the vegetarian and ketogenic (keto) diets into one nutritional plan.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Health 5 diet fads from the last 15 years that fizzled out
Raw food, paleo, gluten-free, detox, and ketogenic: All of these diet fads withered when subjected to scientific scrutiny.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
In sum, this diet plan consists of a combination of ketogenic meals and exercises.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
This drink combines collagen with MCT Oil Powder and electrolytes, providing an optimal energy boost and helping to maintain ketone levels for individuals following a ketogenic or low carb diet.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023
And there’s some evidence that very-low-carb diets (the ketogenic kind) are more satiating than other diets – but also a compelling but short-term study that found keto dieters eating nearly 700 calories more per day than low-fat dieters.
—Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
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New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
Establish a schedule: Establish a clear cycling schedule that suits your lifestyle, alternating between ketogenic and higher carbohydrate days.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Implement the keto phase: During the ketogenic phase, eat high-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carbohydrate meals.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The vegetarian keto diet aspects of both the vegetarian and ketogenic (keto) diets into one nutritional plan.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Health 5 diet fads from the last 15 years that fizzled out
Raw food, paleo, gluten-free, detox, and ketogenic: All of these diet fads withered when subjected to scientific scrutiny.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
In sum, this diet plan consists of a combination of ketogenic meals and exercises.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
This drink combines collagen with MCT Oil Powder and electrolytes, providing an optimal energy boost and helping to maintain ketone levels for individuals following a ketogenic or low carb diet.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023
And there’s some evidence that very-low-carb diets (the ketogenic kind) are more satiating than other diets – but also a compelling but short-term study that found keto dieters eating nearly 700 calories more per day than low-fat dieters.
—Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
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“Ketogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ketogenic. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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ketogenic
adjective
ke·to·gen·ic
-ˈjen-ik
1
: producing or involved in the formation of ketone bodies
It is known that a high protein diet causes the production of ketone bodies derived from lipid oxidation and ketogenic amino acids.—Vania Mattoso Ribeiro et al., Demetra: Food, Nutrition & Health
Vania Mattoso Ribeiro et al., Demetra: Food, Nutrition & Health
also
: marked by the presence of ketone bodies
ketogenic states
2
: of, relating to, or caused by a ketogenic diet
ketogenic weight reduction
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