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{{DISPLAYTITLE:An Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet}}
The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrate and protein intake to the point where the body converts fat into ketones. These ketones are an alternative fuel source for most cells in the body, supplementing or replacing glucose as a critical fuel source. The [[Ketogenic Diet as a Treatment| ketogenic diet has the potential to help with a number of health conditions]], but also has [[Health Risks of the Ketogenic Diet| some significant potential health risks]].