Fat-Free Mass Changes During Ketogenic Diets and the Potential Role of Resistance Training

• Published in: International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism Vol. 26; no. 1; p. 78
• Main Authors: Tinsley, Grant M, Willoughby, Darryn S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2016
• Subjects: Body Composition; Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted - adverse effects; Diet, Ketogenic - adverse effects; Diet, Reducing - adverse effects; Humans; Resistance Training; Weight Loss

Low-carbohydrate and very-low-carbohydrate diets are often used as weight-loss strategies by exercising individuals and athletes. Very-low-carbohydrate diets can lead to a state of ketosis, in which the concentration of blood ketones (acetoacetate, 3-β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone) increases as a re...