What Are The Signs Of Autophagy By Ketosis?

What are the signs of autophagy by ketosis? One of the first signs is fatigue and a reduced appetite. Anytime you follow a keto diet or do any type of intermittent fasting it will induce low blood sugar levels and the result of this is fatigue.

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The reduced appetite comes from the change in levels of hormones like glucagon and insulin. Glucagon is a hormone that manages your blood sugar levels, and it has been shown to reduce your appetite. Also, as your insulin levels decreases your appetite decreases and this is why Type 2 diabetes drug like Ozempic is so popular with regards to suppressing your appetite and weight loss.

Another sign of autophagy by ketosis is having bad breath. If this happens it is a visible sign that your body has gone into ketosis. Autophagy plays an integral role in improved brain function. There was a 3-year study that linked intermittent fasting to improved brain function in older adults that had mild mental impairment.

Some studies show that the Keto diet can treat some neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The Keto diet is not recommended for older adults, pregnant women, adolescents and people with eating disorders.

The Bottom Line is some of the signs of autophagy by ketosis is bad breath, reduced appetite and extreme fatigue.

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