Nutritional ketosis may serve as a marker indicating that insulin levels are reduced enough to allow the body to begin using fat as a key source of energy, reducing inhibition of lipolysis by insulin. When this occurs, some fats are turned into ketones, which serve as a readily used fuel. ...
Results During each experimental diet, there was a significant weight loss within subjects over time (p < .01), possibly attributed to restriction of calories, higher satiety through fat and protein, and/or the anorectic effect of ketosis. However, there was no significant difference in weight ...