A ketogenic diet has numerous risks
- It's high in saturated fat. It is associated with an increase in "bad" LDL cholesterol.
- Nutrient deficiency: deficiencies in micronutrients found in vegetables, fruits, and grains;
- Liver problems, because of the amount of fat to metabolize;
- Kidney problems. The kidneys help metabolize protein; the keto diet may overload them;
- Constipation. The keto diet is low in fibrous foods like grains and legumes.
- Fuzzy thinking and mood swings: the brain needs sugar from healthy carbohydrates to function.
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