2.2.1. Cyclical Ketogenic Reduction Diet

Total intake of energy was assigned to each participant based on lifestyle (individually calculated according to somatotype, physical activity, type of work, etc.) and was reduced by 500 kcal per day. Five days of low-carbohydrate phase, nutrient ratio (carbohydrates up to 30 g; proteins 1.6 g/kg; fats: calculation of energy intake instead of carbohydrates) in order to induce and maintain ketosis. Following with 2 days of carbohydrate phase (weekends): nutrient ratio (carbohydrates 8–10 g/1 kg of non-fat tissue, 70% intake; proteins 15%; and fat 15%).
