Ketogenic Diet and Exercise

More than 60 years after its first application, the ketogenic diet is now recognized as safe if operated scientifically and correctly supervised. There are many applications, from its initial application linked to epilepsy to managing conditions such as headaches, lipemia, polycystic ovary syndrome, and as a support during chemotherapy. For this reason, the goal of weight loss is sometimes secondary, and it is often successfully applied to physical exercise. This combination remains to be consolidated to make ketogenic therapy effective and allow for optimal physical exercise. The last point is the use of the ketogenic diet in conjunction with high-level or professional sports practice.

This Research Topic aims to consolidate the knowledge in the application of the ketogenic diet in the long term whilst practicing physical exercise, including high-intensity exercise, as well as exercise at a competitive level. Another point to elucidate is the suitability of a ketogenic diet for professional athletes, albeit for limited time periods, to achieve specific goals without affecting optimal performance.

Topics covered should be:

- Ketogenic diet, chronic conditions, and exercise
- Ketogenic diet, neurological pathologies, and physical exercise
- Ketogenic diet, lipedema, lymphedema, and exercise
- Ketogenic diet and high-intensity exercise
- Ketogenic diet and professional sport
- Supplements to support the ketogenic diet applied to sport and physical exercise

Keywords: ketogenic diet, exercise, performance nutrition, sport nutrition, ketogenic diet supplements, strength training, low carb

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