Ketosis

Ketosis is a normal physiological state caused by very normal and healthy body functions. Ketosis happens when ketone molecules are circulating in the blood in a high amount.

When shiftting from high carb diet to low carb diet, ketosis takes place. At this stage the amount of ketones in the blood ciculation is high. Ketosis allows body to function properly and live off fat when the high carb supply is stopped. Ketone bodies present are - acetoacetic acid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetone. Ketone bodies work as preferred fuels of the heart, outer part of the kidneys.

People with high carbohydrate diet generally fuel their bodies with glucose and fructose. Glucose levels are used first to prevent its high percentage in the blood. When on low carb diet body gets less glucose and body then reacts by using stored fat reserves in the form of triglycerides for use by the cells as the new energy source. Some people adapt to this change of fuel fast but few feel weak.

However, the cells are slow to react to this new fuel source that is derived from stored fat, and the person feels weak. The resistance to burn fatty acids for energy varies from person to person. The body begins to utilize the fatty acids for energy more efficiently afterketosis starts and after certain time period the ketone level drops to normal. The weight loss process still continues and this way the body burns the fat efficiently.