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Metabolic Flexibility
By now, you are likely in the know of how important insulin sensitivity is to our overall metabolic health and longevity. Insulin resistance essentially precedes type-2 diabetes, and is tightly linked with obesity and metabolic inflexibility. Metabolic inflexibility is thought to contribute to the...
Ketogenic Diet in Substance Abuse
Though ketogenic diet treatment may have a role in a number of substance use disorders (SUDs), so far most studies have addressed the role of keto diets with respect to alcohol abuse. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), also known as alcoholism or alcohol dependence, is characterized by strong cravings,...
How do ketones work?
We know from previous studies that our brain metabolism can readily use ketone bodies as a primary source of fuel for the brain. What is more, it is widely accepted that ketone bodies (e.g., βHB), are not only a potential energy source for different tissues of the body, but also potent signaling...
Breath Ketone Measurement: a tool for Metabolic Optimization
In previous posts we have covered the many benefits of nutritional (or fasting ketosis) for things like brain health, improving metabolic biomarkers, reducing pain, and even cancer management. Since our metabolic response to ketogenic diets and fasting varies considerably, it becomes even more...
Is There a Role for Ketosis in the Management of Pain Conditions?
At some point, we have all experienced pain and it is the most common reason for scheduling a doctor’s appointment. Pain warns us of potential danger and serves an important biological function. Like inflammation, acute pain is short-lived, and typically a result of a noxious stimuli, potentially...
What is Neuroinflammation and how can Keto help?
Despite commonly associated with negative health implications, inflammation is a natural process evolved to protect our bodies from anything that might threaten it. However, when sustained at high levels or inefficiently resolved, inflammation can lead to tissue damage that result in chronic...
The many faces of Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)
Unless you’ve accidentally stumbled upon this blog article (in which case, welcome new friend!), you likely already read about the many benefits of ketones and ketogenic diets. Considering that some benefits of ketogenic diets are attributed to ketone bodies themselves, today’s blog will focus on...
Insights into Dr. D’Agostino’s 72-hour fasting experience
Based on the multitude of headlines suggesting the health benefits of fasting, you probably already experimented with fasting or were curious about the real-world benefits. You also likely asked yourself: what type of fasting should I try? What should I monitor while fasting? What are the side...
Intersection between psychiatric disorders and metabolic health. What is the evidence for the mental health benefits of keto?
Research shows that psychiatric conditions are associated with changes biochemical pathways involved in neurotransmitter modulation, inflammation, mitochondrial function, and brain glucose metabolism. This relationship between metabolic and mental disorders suggests that metabolic therapies, such...
Keto for Women
We often hear of the great benefits of becoming fat-adapted using a ketogenic diet. Whether it’s weight loss, mental clarity, increased energy, food freedom, whatever it may be, there is a lot to gain by following a ketogenic diet or at the very least experimenting with one for some time. There...
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