In this section we briefly discuss something called “gluconeogenesis”.There are various voices who say that consuming too much protein can interfere with ketosis. This is because your body can convert protein into glucose through a process called “gluconeogenesis”. This glucose then raises insulin and blood sugar levels, which impedes ketone production. This is considered to happen when you consume protein in excess of what your body needs.

While some protein does turn into glucose (remember, your brain needs some of its energy to come from glucose).  Some research suggests that this process of “gluconeogenesis” is  demand-driven and not supply-driven. Meaning your body will use protein to produce extra glucose through “gluconeogenesis” when it needs extra glucose, rather than when there is an excess protein in your body.

In normal healthy people, gluconeogenesis remains stable regardless of the amount of protein you eat. That being said, if you would prefer to stick to the common recommended protein levels on keto, this is how to work out your protein intake: