Caffeine on a Ketogenic Diet: Friend or Foe?

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The ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short, is an increasingly popular option for people looking to follow a diet for weight loss. The keto diet is based on dramatically reduced carbohydrate intake. Coffee is a major source of caffeine, and scientific research indicates that it promotes weight reduction while increasing ketone. Moreover, caffeine is associated with reduced risk of diabetes. However, there are also some known negative side effects of caffeine intake, including difficulty falling asleep. Overall, caffeine can be compatible with a keto diet, but, as with all things, moderation is the key.

Key Takeaways:

  • There is ample scientific evidence available suggesting that caffeine intake is associated with good weight loss outcomes
  • There are known negative effects of caffeine consumption, including difficulty getting to sleep
  • Overall, as with most things in life, moderation will be the key to successful caffeine usage while dieting

“Whether caffeinated beverages are mostly helpful, potentially counterproductive, or neutral for people on keto or low-carb diets is somewhat controversial.”

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