Understanding the Keto Timeline: How long does it take to get energy from keto?
                                
                                
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                                For most people, entering ketosis—the metabolic state where the body burns fat for fuel—takes 2 to 4 days of restricting carbohydrates to less than 50 grams per day. The question, however, of **how long does it take to get energy from keto?**, depends on the more profound process of becoming fully "keto-adapted."