The ketogenic diet exploded in 2018, with tons of celebrities and pop starts advocating for the diet, calling it an easy method to LOSE WEIGHT! But is the ketogenic diet safe for your body? Why are celebrities losing weight but you aren’t? Find out in this video!

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