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Listen, guys. According toResearch presented at the 23rd European Congress of EndocrinologyKetogenic ketogenic diet (keto) low calorie has been demonstrated to improve sex hormone levels in overweight and obese men.

In the first study of this type, the investigators of Italy examined the potential effects that this food model could have onweightloss, with testosterone hormone and sex levels calledHormone-Binding Globulin Sex (Shbg) Since obesity can lead to low testosterone (whose typical symptoms include a low sex drive and difficulties in obtaining an erection). In order to test this theory, the authors asked 17 overweight or obese men who did not have diabetes to follow a Keto diet of 800 calories-A-Day for four weeks. Tests were performed before and after the 1 and four weeks of the study.

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At the end of the study, participants showed a significant decrease in body weight, fat and body mass (BMI), as well as a "substantial increase" in total testosterone and SHBG levels. Medical researchers say that their conclusions showed a link between insulin action, energy balance and testicular function.

Obesity remains a national and global epidemic. TheWorld Health Organization reports that obesity rates around the world have tripled since 1975. According to the latest statistics of theDisease and Prevention Control Centers (CDC), obesity affects about 42% of US adults. and constitutes one of the main causes of premature and preventable deaths from various chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

"The objective of this study was to assess the effect of a low calorie regime presented on a group of subjects affected by morbid obesity. As a result, a typical regime of ceterometer would not allow a loss remarkable weight as we expect from a small calorie approach, "Principal Angelo Cignarelli, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Andrology and Metabolic Diseases. The University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, saysEat this, not that!

He explains that it is well understood that the fat mass, in particular the visceral adipose tissue (defined as a type of fat surrounding the organs) is associated with a reduction of the testosterone level, which is returned to a clinical functional hygonadism. "In addition, hypogonadism is responsible for the mass gain of abdominal fat that drags topics in a kind of vicious cycle of the reduction of exercise and energy expenditure."

Dr. Cignarelli also highlights this low low power plan is a very temporary situation.

"The low calorie ketogenic diet should be considered as a short-term nutritional intervention capable of inducing a rapid mass loss of fat," he continues. "So, even recognizing the value ofHigher food plans [as theMediterranean diet, theDiet, or theFlexitarian diet] Who should be followed at the end of short-term nutritional treatment, we aim to assess the possibility of giving a boost in terms ofLoss of weight and fat and short-term testosterone levels to support patients in such a difficult context, such as morbid obesity. "

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However, if your BMI is in the obese range, keep in mind that it is important that you do not try this super-low-calorie version of the Keto regime (or any diet) without supervision doctor.

"Let me put this in perspective:According to the US Department of Agriculture, 800 calories a day are the recommended daily amount for a baby from 12 to 23 months to eat! "SaidDawn Jackson Blagner, RDN, CSSDauthor of "The superfood exchange: the plan of 4 weeks to eat what you want without the C.R.A.P."

"In fact, it's an implementation of failure since it is unrealistic to maintain this low level of calories. And even more importantly, an adult man is unable to get all the nutrients recommended for a healthy body at this level of calories. "

With regard to the future, Dr. Cignarelli and his team plan to dig more deeply in the keto-testosterone connection. "If the effect obtained from this approach is supported by a restriction of calories or by ketosis - or both - is not yet established. Additional studies will clarify this point."

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