What is the extreme keto diet? Understanding its most intense forms
                                
                                
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                                While the standard ketogenic diet limits carbs to around 20-50g per day, the most intense form, or **what is the extreme keto diet**, eliminates virtually all carbohydrates for a strict, animal-product-only regimen. Long-term adherence is often difficult and carries significant health risks that experts advise against.