Tag: Enter ketosis

While some sources claim calories don't matter on a ketogenic diet, this is a common misconception. The central factor for entering ketosis is carbohydrate restriction, not a specific caloric intake. A very low-carb diet forces the body to deplete its glucose stores, triggering the metabolic shift to burn fat for fuel and produce ketones.

For most healthy individuals, the metabolic shift into ketosis typically takes between two to four days when adhering to a very low-carbohydrate intake. However, this is not a one-size-fits-all timeframe, as the speed at which your body will switch into ketosis is influenced by factors such as your previous diet, activity level, and individual metabolism.