Changes in body composition and metabolic rate during a very low-calorie ketogenic diet and their association with weight loss

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this research was to examine how a very low-calorie ketogenic diet affected body composition and metabolic rate in overweight and obese people. Method: A 12-week weight loss program using a ketogenic diet that had only a few hundred calories per day was offered to 80 participants at the Hayatabad Medical Complex in Peshawar. Participants consumed 800-1000 calories each day and were instructed to maintain a state of ketosis. Data on body composition, metabolic rate, and appetite hormones were collected at baseline and after the intervention. Results: The study's findings demonstrated that a ketogenic diet consisting of extremely few calories helped people lose a considerable amount of weight and improved their body composition and metabolic rate. Participants' weight, fat percentage, and circumference of the waist all decreased, as well as an increase in lean body mass. The metabolic rate of the participants increased, suggesting that the ketogenic diet may help with weight reduction and metabolic health. Conclusion: This research shows that an exceedingly low-calorie ketogenic diet may help those who are overweight or obese, especially those who have insulin resistance, lose weight.