"The Strange History of the Extremely Low-Carb Diet Fad | Broadly" - Bethy Squires
The "keto diet" was originally created to treat patients with epilepsy and diabetes. Because this particular diet is limited, consuming sufficient vitamins and minerals can be difficult. There are also serious, possible side effects like dysmenorrhea, kidney stones, and possibly even weakened bones. A buildup of ketones in the blood, called ketoacidosis, can be fatal. "When the blood is this acidic, organs in the body aren't able to function properly," says Kayla Jaeckel, CRD, diabetes program at the Mount Sinai Hospital.
- Kayla Jaeckel, CRD, Diabetes Program, Mount Sinai Hospital