HOW KETOSIS AFFECTS YOUR HAIR, SKIN AND BODY!

Our modern lifestyles have conditioned us to want quick results in everything we do - including weight loss. But what is the effect on our skin and body and how can a dermatologist help? Dr. Tabassum Behlim, Specialist Dermatologist, Kaya Skin Clinic ME explains.

- Dr. Tabassum Behlim

What is ‘Keto’?

The Keto diet is a process that puts your body in ketosis mode where it uses the fat that was earlier stored as well as consumed daily, to cause weight loss. With the daily calorie breakdown of a keto diet being 5% carbohydrates, 75% fat and 20% protein you eliminate most grains, fruits, starchy vegetables, legumes and sweets, and replace it with fat. Ketones from fat are the only fuel the brain can use under this diet plan. A low-carb and high-fat diet plan, that doesn’t believe in calorie counting, has no limit on food portions, and delivers visible results in as early as two weeks! For many, it has worked like a charm but this superstar diet has its limitations too, especially if you are particular about your hair and skin.

Keto and your hair