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Keep Fit Keto Gummies
Chewy, fruit-flavored supplements marketed as a shortcut to achieving ketosis and losing weight.
Ketosis
A metabolic state where the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.
Exogenous Ketones
Ketones like Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) consumed from external sources to elevate blood ketone levels.
Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
Fats that are rapidly absorbed and converted into ketones by the liver.
Appetite Suppression
The reduction of hunger pangs and cravings, making calorie restriction easier.
BHB Salts
Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, or Potassium salts of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, used in supplements to raise ketone levels.
Keto Diet
A diet that severely restricts carbohydrates to push the body into fat-burning ketosis.
Nutritional Ketosis
A state achieved by significantly reducing carbohydrate intake, prompting the body to metabolize fat for energy.
Digestive Distress
Common side effects such as stomach cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea associated with BHB salts and MCT oil.
Regulatory Landscape
The framework under which dietary supplements, including weight loss products, are marketed and sold, often with minimal oversight.
Proprietary Blends
Combinations of ingredients whose specific amounts are not disclosed, making it difficult to assess the product's effectiveness.
Sustainable Weight Loss
Achieving and maintaining weight loss through healthy lifestyle changes rather than relying on supplements.
Hydration & Electrolytes
Crucial components to manage, especially when starting a ketogenic diet, to avoid adverse effects.
Quality Control Issues
Concerns related to the variability in potency and purity of dietary supplements due to lack of FDA regulation.
Celebrity Endorsements
Promotional strategies that feature famous individuals to boost the marketing of weight loss products.