Keto diet: A big no for 5 types of people

The ketogenic diet, popularly known as Keto diet is a trending diet among fitness
freaks. This diet has caught the eyes of a large part of the population within a few years because
of its health benefits and people who have been following it religiously has
experienced wonderful results.

It is an extremely low-carb and high-fat diet that not only
helps to lose weight but is also effective in managing the symptoms of diabetes
and high cholesterol. However, this diet comes with various side effects if
followed for a longer time. It is said that consuming too much fat for longer
periods can risk your health in several manners including the risk of developing
kidney stones.

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According to health experts, these 5 types of people should avoid the keto diet to save themselves from several health concerns.

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People
with digestive problems: If you are already suffering from any stomach related issues like irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic constipation then this diet is not for you as it will worsen your
constipation. Due to low carb and low fibre intake, people often feel constipated.

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Pregnant
ladies: Keto diet is an unhealthy diet choice for pregnant ladies due to
its restrictive nature that lacks essential micronutrients. During pregnancy,
the expecting mother should only focus to eat a well-balanced and nutritious
diet for the growth of the baby. Keto diet actually deprives them of carbs
and fibre.

People
with kidney issues: Being a high-fat diet, Keto puts pressure on our
kidneys to break the fat and flush out extra fat from the body. If you are already
suffering from kidney problems then following this diet can worsen the symptom.

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People with eating disorder: People who
have any kind of eating disorder often experience mood swings and may find it
difficult to stick to this diet. If the keto diet is not followed properly, you
might not be able to see any positive results, which might demotivate you. So,
in situations like these, this type of person should consult a health expert
before starting any diet.

Vegan people: Vegetarians can find the
keto diet quite difficult but for vegans, it is even more challenging and
risky. This diet prevents you to consume high carbs and high fibre foods like
some vegetables, whole grains and fruits which are the primary sources of
nutrients for vegans as they completely avoid dairy and animal products. If
they will even restrict natural produce then they will be deprived of basic nutrients
required by the body to function properly.