The Truth About the Keto Diet: Does Science Support It?

The video explores the keto diet, a high-fat, low-carb diet, tracing its historical roots and scientific studies. It discusses the diet's effects on weight loss, brain health, and athletic performance, while highlighting its role in managing epilepsy. The mechanism of ketosis, where the body uses fat for energy instead of glucose, is explained. The video also examines the diet's neurological benefits and challenges the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis for weight loss.

What are some potential benefits of the ketogenic diet for neurological conditions?

What is the carbohydrate insulin hypothesis and how does it relate to weight loss?

How does the ketogenic diet affect athletic performance, particularly in endurance sports?