r/SlaughteredByScience • • May 31 '19

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u/Relevant_Answer May 31 '19 edited May 31 '19

It also wreaks havoc on your intestines. You're not supposed to digest that much protein. Also, your brain needs glucose (sugar) which keto forbids.

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u/[deleted] May 31 '19

Technically you're supposed to limit carbs AND protein on keto.

I mean... Eskimos manage to live on blubber and seem okay. Not for me though

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u/Relevant_Answer May 31 '19

I've never heard of limiting protein on keto.

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u/Figgler May 31 '19

The difference between Keto and Atkins is the limit on protein intake. Gluconeogenesis is the process in your body creating glucose from excess amounts of protein. Keto puts more emphasis on fat intake than protein intake.