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4 calories, which makes it a keto-friendly beverage. [1] Brewed coffee also provides potassium, calcium, and magnesium in small amounts. Since coffee is completely carb-free, it fits perfectly into your keto diet and pairs well with eggs, cheese, berries, dark chocolate, and keto-friendly desserts. Unless you’re sensitive to caffeine, you can safely drink 4-5 cups per day (with a maximum intake of 400g of caffeine for women). [2]However, keep in mind that whatever you add to your coffee can increase its number of carbs, which can mean the difference between maintaining or falling out of ketosis. Things that can quickly raise carbs in coffee include brown sugar, honey, low-fat milk, and flavoring syrups. Be sure to avoid these ingredients at coffee shops or better yet, brew your own coffee at home. If you don’t enjoy plain brewed coffee, you can use a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit that won’t raise your coffee’s carb count or affect your blood sugar. (Later in this article, we’ll show you three keto-friendly ways to enjoy coffee using different add-ins!) The Benefits of Coffee on KetoAs one of the best keto-friendly energy drinks out there, plain black coffee is helpful for: Supporting intermittent fasting. Plain coffee (without milk or other ingredients) won’t disrupt an intermittent fast and may even enhance its benefits, such as by reducing your risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and increasing mental function. [3] [4]Boosting athletic performance.

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[26]Vitamin K2: Found in animal foods and fermented soy products like natto. Your gut bacteria in your colon also produce vitamin K2. [27]There are also three synthetic versions of vitamin K: K3 (menadione), K4 (menadiol diacetate), and vitamin K5. Benefits of Vitamin KVitamin K supplements could decrease bone loss and the risk of bone fractures. Supplementation has also been shown to slightly increase the survival of those with liver cancer. [28] Observational studies conclude that a high intake of vitamin K2 could lower heart disease risk, but evidence from controlled studies is inconclusive. [29]Keto Food Sources of Vitamin KLeafy greens and veggies like parsley, kale, and Brussels sprouts contain the highest amounts of vitamin K1. As well as soy foods like natto, vitamin K2 is present in small amounts in some high-fat, keto-friendly animal foods like butter, egg yolks, and liver. The adequate intake (AI) of vitamin K is 120 mcg for men and 90 mcg for women. Symptoms of Vitamin K DeficiencySymptoms of vitamin K deficiency include easy bleeding and bruising. Low levels of vitamin K have been associated with an increased risk of fractures in women and reduced bone density.