Ketogenic Diet and Muscle Metabolism

Ketogenic Diet and Muscle Metabolism

The ketogenic diet significantly alters metabolic physiology, and this underlies the therapeutic effects of the diet on seizure control, glycemic management and weight loss. There are a variety of metabolic and signaling mechanisms associated with ketosis that are...
Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 2

Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 2

In our previous blog (part 1), we introduced the concept of fasted exercise, which is essentially just exercising before having eaten anything following an overnight fast, or skipping breakfast entirely. In that blog, we covered how exercising in the fasted state may...
Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 1

Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 1

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve likely come across recommendations to work out fasted to burn more fat. On the other hand, there’s people who might make you feel like you absolutely need to eat before you hit the gym, otherwise you’re going to lose all...
Beta-hydroxybutyrate and Cardiovascular Health

Beta-hydroxybutyrate and Cardiovascular Health

When we think of ketones or ketogenic diets, most people think of brain health, seizure control, sports performance, or as a diet therapy for cancer management, but the heart thrives on fatty acids and ketones. Probably because ketones are used by the mitochondria to...
Metabolic Health Immersion for Medical Education

Metabolic Health Immersion for Medical Education

A new paper, published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine by a group at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, reports on the results of a pilot program using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) as part of a Metabolic Immersion...