Nutrient Deficiency
Description
A deficiency of essential nutrients that can lead to various health problems. Switching to a carnivore or ketogenic diet rich in organ meats, while supplementing vitamin D from fish oil and magnesium, can correct most common deficiencies by restoring mineral and fat-soluble vitamin balance.
Metabolic efficiency: High carbohydrate intake increases the body's baseline energy and micronutrient demand, as glucose metabolism consumes more cofactors for oxidation and detoxification. In ketosis, the body relies on fat and ketones, which use these nutrients far more efficiently, lowering overall requirements.
Nutrients often needed in smaller amounts when in ketosis: - Vitamin C - less glucose competition for transporters - Vitamin D - improved absorption and utilization - Iodine - reduced thyroid stimulation lowers demand - Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) - balance stabilizes after adaptation - B-vitamins - lower oxidative load reduces requirement - Antioxidants - decreased oxidative stress lowers external need.
Overall, ketosis enables more efficient nutrient use and reduces the frequency of dietary deficiencies.
Metabolic efficiency: High carbohydrate intake increases the body's baseline energy and micronutrient demand, as glucose metabolism consumes more cofactors for oxidation and detoxification. In ketosis, the body relies on fat and ketones, which use these nutrients far more efficiently, lowering overall requirements.
Nutrients often needed in smaller amounts when in ketosis: - Vitamin C - less glucose competition for transporters - Vitamin D - improved absorption and utilization - Iodine - reduced thyroid stimulation lowers demand - Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) - balance stabilizes after adaptation - B-vitamins - lower oxidative load reduces requirement - Antioxidants - decreased oxidative stress lowers external need.
Overall, ketosis enables more efficient nutrient use and reduces the frequency of dietary deficiencies.