Introduction
A diet that has existed since the 1920s has recently found favor in contemporary culture and society. This diet is formally known as the Ketogenic Diet or Keto. The claim behind the ketogenic diet is that it is beneficial to one’s health because it is low in carbohydrates and rich in fat. This diet is comparable to the Atkins Diet, which restricts carbohydrates as one of its primary objectives. The ketogenic diet requires restricting or eliminating carbohydrate consumption while increasing healthy fat consumption and maintaining enough protein consumption.
While working at the Mayo Clinic in 1924, Dr. Russell Wilder originated the notion of utilizing a ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy. Before the widespread use of anticonvulsant medications in the 1920s and 1930s, this was a typical treatment (Masino and Rho 27). However, it is still used to treat epileptic patients with tolerance to pharmaceuticals. Russell Morse Wilder Sr. was an American doctor, diabetologist, epileptologist, and medical researcher. Therefore, Dr. Russell’s declaration is a credible source of information. It was published by the Western Kentucky University Department of Biology in Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101, United States. Since it is a research institution, it is a reputable source of nutrition information.
Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood producer whose son’s diet well managed severe epilepsy, founded the Charlie Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies in 1994 to promote the diet as a therapeutic technique. Publicity includes an appearance on the N.B.C. program Dateline and the 1997 Meryl Streep-starring, television-only film First Do No Harm (RD & Isobel, para 3) The foundation funded a research effort, and the publication of its findings in 1996 marked the return of scholarly interest in the diet.
Dr. Anthony Gustin, the founder of Perfect Keto, is an authority on the nutritional value of keto and other commonly consumed foods. Multiple media outlets, including CNN, New York Magazine, and BuzzFeed, have featured Perfect Keto. Gustin hosts. The Natural State is a podcast in which health and nutrition influencers, world-renowned thought leaders, and industry specialists share their experiences and debate various facets of health. Gustin was a sports rehabilitation clinician for hundreds of patients before establishing his own Company, where he learned functional medicine (RD & Isobel, para 6). Due to the availability of knowledge, the number of individuals attempting to lose weight has risen considerably.
The Credibility of the “Research” that Supports the Claim
Learn section of Perfect Keto’s website explains the ketogenic diet. The tab contains evidence-based articles regarding the ketogenic diet written by the same authors connected to the nutrition field. Included are keto-friendly recipes that utilize Perfect Keto’s products as ingredients and success stories with before-and-after photos from keto dieters. Although success tales may be exaggerated, evidence-based articles and creative food concepts can produce a favorable image of diet.
In a perfect keto success story, an anonymous user expresses frustration regarding his family’s health. Before settling on the ketogenic diet, he tried other things. After exerting effort and performing the research, he lost twenty pounds in the first month. Using Perfect Keto’s dietary products to maintain ketosis, he shed an extra 10 pounds (Caprio., et al 1370). Regarding the success story, the anonymous reviewer states, “I lost twenty pounds in three months via diligent effort. I may also report that my mental health has significantly improved. Previously, I had a self-critical view of my body, although my body was unhealthy due to my lack of activity. Others have taken an interest in me as a result of my transformation”. The findings are supported by similar success stories from Perfect Keto consumers.
Overall Evaluation of the Nutrition Claim
Personal testimonials help prospective buyers understand how the product might improve their lives and encourage them to purchase. Available on the Perfect Keto website are reviews for each product. Most reviews appear to be from pleased consumers who offer positive feedback. However, not every review has a perfect five-star rating. Exogenous Ketone Base from Perfect Keto is a popular product that claims to maintain a state of ketosis and feed the body throughout the day (O’Neill and Raggi 121). Customers who gave the product a lower rating were either displeased with the product’s taste or that it did not induce a metabolic state in their bodies.
The reaction of one of the individuals who left a negative review is cause for concern, as it shows she may be sensitive to a chemical or have a health condition. Any future consumer with a sensitive stomach who reads this review should assess whether or not they need to be concerned about the same chemical. However, most five-star reviews considerably outnumber the ten one-star ones. More reviews with high ratings note that the product has significantly improved the reviewer’s health.
Perfect Keto teaches prospective keto dieters about its advantages but not its disadvantages. One article and uploaded content on their website call into question the diet’s safety for individuals with heart disease and diabetes (O’Neill and Raggi 125). Even if the article seeks to reassure dieters and provides statistics supporting the diet, dread may still arise. In The Science and Scope of Nutrition, credible authorities caution that nutrition literature may employ exaggerated or frightening language. Due to marketing techniques that persuade customers that their goods work, the website for Perfect Keto may be biased. Negative reviews may be removed to improve the company’s sales reputation.
Perfect Keto is a valuable resource for anyone contemplating a ketogenic diet. Most individuals have at least an essential awareness of the ketogenic diet, its benefits, and how to make the switch. With their products, you may expect to lose weight, have more energy, and increase your self-esteem as the process becomes more manageable. The number of products claiming to be “keto-friendly” increases as the ketogenic diet gains popularity. It is simple for marketers to identify their nutrient products as healthy, so proceed with caution and do a comprehensive analysis.
Works Cited
Caprio, M., et al. “Very-Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD) in the Management of Metabolic Diseases: Systematic Review and Consensus Statement from the Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE).” Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, vol. 42, no. 11, 2019, pp. 1365–1386.,
Masino, Susan A., and Jong M. Rho. “Metabolism and Epilepsy: Ketogenic Diets as a Homeostatic Link.” Brain Research, vol. 1703, 2019, pp. 26–30.
O’Neill, Blair, and Paolo Raggi. “The Ketogenic Diet: Pros and Cons.” Atherosclerosis, vol. 292, 2020, pp. 119–126.,
RD, Isobel Steane, and Ormond Street. “The Road to Keto.” (2020).