Definitions

1. adjective

producing or relating to ketosis, a metabolic state in which the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy, often achieved through a diet low in carbohydrates and high in fats.

“The doctor recommended a ketogenic diet to help her patient lose weight.”

2. adjective

relating to the production of ketone bodies in the body, especially in response to a low-carbohydrate diet.

“The research focused on the effects of a ketogenic diet on the production of ketone bodies.”

3. noun

a diet that is designed to produce a state of ketosis, in which the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.

“She followed a ketogenic diet for six months and lost a significant amount of weight.”