Reasons Why Keto Gummies Are the Key to Rapid Weight Loss
Reasons Why Keto Gummies Are the Key to Rapid Weight Loss
What Are Keto Gummies?
“Ketogenic diets are high in fat and low in carbohydrates, which forces the body to use ketones as fuel rather than sugar that comes from carbohydrates,” explains Dolores Woods, a registered dietitian with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. “This can lead to weight loss, in the short term.”
Ketones are molecules generated from body fat that organs like the heart, brain and skeletal muscle use as an alternate fuel source when glycogen, the body’s storage form of carbohydrates, is depleted. In a ketogenic state, ketones provide fuel and decrease hunger. Research suggests that people following a ketogenic diet may lose more body fat and less muscle than people following standard low-calorie diets,
Many keto gummies are purported to support energy, hydration, mental focus and weight loss by providing exogenous ketones, or ketones that are consumed rather than made by the body, according to manufacturers. It’s important to note that many supplements marketed as “keto gummies” do not contain exogenous ketones and are primarily apple cider vinegar supplements.
Common Ingredients in Keto Gummies.
Other common ingredients in keto gummies include:
- Sugar
- Sugar alcohols like sorbitol, maltitol and xylitol
- Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)
- Coconut oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Ginger extract
- Organic pomegranate juice powder
- Organic beet juice powder
- Natural flavorings
Ingredients like BHB ketones, apple cider vinegar, MCT oil, collagen, herbal extracts and vitamins and minerals are purportedly included in keto gummies to aid in weight loss, improve digestion and support the ketogenic state, says Wan Na Chun, a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition consultant for Health Insiders. “However, there is limited research on the long-term effects and effectiveness of keto gummies, and they are not regulated by the FDA [in the same way as medications],” she explains.
Benefits of Keto Gummies.
While there isn’t much out there in terms of research on specific keto gummies and the different forms and doses of exogenous ketones they contain, there have been a few small studies done on D-BHB supplements in general, and other foods that can increase ketones in the body.
In a small 2020 pilot study looking at how the body metabolizes exogenous ketones like those included in some keto gummies, people taking D-BHB supplements had higher blood levels of ketones right after consumption (though ketone levels came back to a normal baseline a few hours later). While the brain uses ketones instead of glucose as an alternate fuel source, when ketone concentrations are increased, this study found that the heart and kidney utilized exogenous ketones more than the brain.
Another small study from 2019 found that people with mild cognitive impairment who consumed 30 grams of medium-chain triglycerides, molecules that are metabolized into ketones, for six months experienced improvements in cognition, including memory, language, executive function and processing speed.
However, more research is needed to understand the effects of D-BHB in keto gummies on the body.
It’s also important to note that no singular form or dosage has been used across the board when it comes to D-BHB supplements, making it even harder to understand the benefits of taking them.
While a review of studies around apple cider vinegar-an ingredient that’s often added to keto gummies-shows this ingredient may help lower total cholesterol and blood sugar levels, it’s hard to know if the amount of apple cider vinegar in these supplements provides any sort of benefit.
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Potential Side Effects of Keto Gummies.
“Some people may experience nausea and vomiting due to the sugar alcohol in the ingredients,” adds Woods. “Sorbitol is a common sugar alcohol used to sweeten keto gummies and it can cause gastrointestinal distress.”
Additionally, herbal extracts and other ingredients found in keto gummies may interact with certain medications or cause other side effects. For example, garcinia cambogia, an ingredient in some keto gummies, can cause liver toxicity, headaches, nausea and diarrhea, says Woods.
Because of these possible side effects and medication interactions, it’s important to speak with your doctor or a registered dietitian before adding keto gummies to your daily regime.
Alternatives to Keto Gummies.
“The most effective and safest approach to weight loss and overall health is to focus on a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods,” agrees Chun. “For those following a ketogenic diet, whole foods such as avocados, nuts, seeds and low-carb vegetables can be good alternatives to keto gummies.”
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