If you are hoping for weight loss, this is a welcome symptom that your body is in ketosis. Researchers aren't sure exactly why reduced appetite comes along with ketosis. They think perhaps the ketones provide signals to the brain, reducing hunger. The high levels of protein and vegetables required for a ketogenic diet may also help regulate hormones that signal hunger.

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