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Nutrition
Ketogenic Diet (Keto)
Monitoring and Follow-up During Ketogenic Diets
• A ketogenic diet may be adhered to for a duration of two to three weeks,
extending up to six to twelve months, contingent upon meticulous
monitoring of renal function, followed by a gradual reintroduction of a
standard diet
• Need to monitor for adverse effects like "keto flu", characterized by
insomnia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diff iculty exercising, headaches,
constipation, and dizziness
• Assess for def iciencies in vitamins and minerals
• Monitor for kidney stones, hepatic steatosis, and hypoproteinemia
• Long-term health risks beyond two years are unknown
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