Tag: Carb threshold

For most individuals on a standard ketogenic diet, the daily carb limit ranges from 20 to 50 grams, which can vary based on personal factors. Given this, will 5g of sugar break ketosis for a typical person, or is the answer more complex?

For most people on a standard ketogenic diet, the daily carb limit to maintain ketosis is between 20 and 50 grams. Exceeding this threshold signals your body to switch from burning fat for fuel to burning glucose, effectively kicking you out of ketosis.