Keto Menu-Effect of Ketogenic Menu and Intermittent Fasting on the Biochemical Markers and Body Composition in a Physically Active Man-A Controlled Case Study.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effects of a 16:8 intermittent fasting protocol combined with a ketogenic diet and caloric deficit on biochemical markers and body composition in a physically active individual.
Results Summary
The study found significant improvements in testosterone, vitamin D, insulin sensitivity, hepatic enzymes, body composition, heart rate, and blood pressure. However, the study was limited by its single-subject design and lack of a control group.
Population
A 23-year-old man performing strength training.
Effective Dosage
Delayed time-restricted eating (16:8 type) combined with a strict ketogenic diet and caloric deficit.
Duration
13 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | increase | testosterone concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant increase | #1 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | increase | vitamin D concentrations | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant increase | #2 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | HOMA-IR index | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #3 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | concentrations of hepatic enzymes | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #4 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | insulin concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #5 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | glucose concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #6 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | iron concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #7 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | urea concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #8 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | free triiodothyronine (FT3) concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant reduction | #9 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | increase | body composition | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | significant improvement | #10 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | heart rate | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | favourable changes | #11 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | decrease | arterial pressure | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | favourable changes | #12 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | increase | most biochemical parameters | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | exerted favourable effects | #13 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | increase | body composition | 23-year-old man performing strength training | - | exerted favourable effects | #14 |
ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and caloric deficit | increase | serum testosterone concentration | 23-year-old man performing strength training | almost twofold | caused an almost twofold increase | #15 |
The combination of ketogenic diet (KD) with intermittent fasting (IF) has, for years, aroused a great interest in the scientific world and among healthy lifestyle enthusiasts. Its importance is even greater when the study subjects are physically active individuals. The aim of the study was a determination of the effect of strict calculated ketogenic menu combined with IF and with caloric deficit on the selected biochemical markers and body composition in a 23-year-old man performing strength training. At the same time, we decided to conduct the first so-deeply investigated and controlled case study in this respect. The study protocol included a 13-week-long ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting (of delayed time-restricted eating 16:8 type) and caloric deficit. A detailed menu was designed and was used by the man throughout the whole study duration. A number of blood tests were performed before and after the implemented dietary intervention. Additionally, body composition was determined weekly and the concentrations of glucose and ketone bodies, as well as pulse rate and arterial pressure, were measured daily. The most important changes noted included a significant increase in testosterone and vitamin D concentrations and significant reduction in the HOMA-IR index and concentrations of hepatic enzymes, insulin, glucose, iron, urea, and free triiodothyronine (FT3). Moreover, a significant improvement of body composition occurred (the ratio of total body mass to the adipose and muscular tissue and water mass improved). Favourable changes were also noted in heart rate and arterial pressure values. In view of that, the KD with IF and caloric deficit exerted favourable effects on most biochemical parameters and on body composition and caused an almost twofold increase in serum testosterone concentration.