A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD) is a modified keto diet plan where the total calorie intake per day would be around 800Kcal. The carbohydrates are under 30g-50g a day. The fats are kept at 10g a day and the protein requirements of the body are met at a recommended rate of 0.8-1g/kg as per the ideal body weight. The diet even satisfies the daily requirements for vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Looking for the best keto diet in Bangalore? Then look no further. Contact us today.
On this very low-calorie diet, your metabolism will switch to a state of controlled ketosis, obliging your body to draw its energy from the body’s fat reserves while preserving muscle mass. This gives you the benefits of fast weight loss with no hunger and feeling energized. This low-calorie keto diet has to be done only under medical supervision to avoid complications.
Difference in weight loss between VLCKD with the other frequently used hypocaloric diets
The ProGen Method follows the International guidelines for the treatment of overweight or obese patients. Further, the ProGen method is clinically proven to be effective for weight loss and sustaining it over time. The diet is easy and hassle-free as ProGen products cover your nutritional needs during the fat loss stage, the ProGen Method is proven as an effective treatment method for losing weight and maintaining lost weight over time. In the meantime, ProGen also ensures you do not lose weight from the breakdown of muscle but fat by providing protein products of high biological value.
For example- Reduce 20kgs and maintain it:
Parameters
Other Hypocaloric Diets
VLCKD Diet
(the ProGen Method)
Average weight loss
2 to 4 kg per month
8 to 10 kg per month
Health consequences during the diet
Hunger, lethargy, Giddiness, and low energy levels
Ketones play an essential role in regulating hunger and maintaining energy levels.
Muscle maintenance
Muscle loss occurs due to low protein intake
Muscle mass is maintained or even improved due to adequate protein intake
Weight regain
High risk of regaining the lost weight once out of the diet
Maintenance of lost weight due to genetic metabolic adaptation
Difference between the normal keto diet to the VLCKD
VLCKDs has undoubtedly been demonstrated to be an effective tool to tackle obesity. They have proved to help with body composition, metabolic profile, inflammation, and oxidative stress. But it is very important to know the difference between the regular keto diet plan and VLCKD. We provide the best keto diet in Bangalore.
Parameters
Regular Keto Diet
VLCKD Diet
(the ProGen Method)
Time required to enter ketosis
15 days to one month
At ProGen Method you enter ketosis in 3 days
Health consequences during the diet
Because of high saturated fats. Cholesterol levels might increase leading to a risk of heart diseases
The fats are regulated at 10g a day and cholesterol levels of the body decreases in VLCKD
Muscle maintenance
Muscle loss occurs due to low protein intake
Muscle mass is maintained or even improved due to adequate protein intake (1g/kg body weight)
Weight regain
High risk of regaining the lost weight once out of the diet
Maintenance of lost weight due to genetic metabolic adaptation