A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD) is a modified keto diet where the total calorie intake per day would be around 800Kcal. The carbohydrates are under 30g a day. The fats are kept at 10g a day and the protein requirements of the body is met at a recommended rate of 1g/kg as per the body weight. The diet even satisfies the daily requirements for vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.
On this very low-calorie diet, your metabolism will switch to a state of controlled ketosis, obliging your body to draw its energy from body’s fat reserves while preserving muscle mass. This gives you the benefits of fast weight loss, no hunger and feeling energised. You will only follow the VLCKD during the Fast Loss Stage of the method.
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.
| 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 |
VLCKDs have undoubtedly demonstrated to be an effective tool to tackle obesity. They have proved to help with body composition, metabolic profile, and inflammation and oxidative stress. But we need to know the difference between regular keto diet and VLCKD.
| 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 |
ProGen is specialized in weight loss treatments based on a VLCK diet, carried out under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, including doctors, dietitians, physical activity trainers and coaches.