by Daniel Pereira | Mar 27, 2022 | Nutrition, Science
What is Ketosis? Ketosis is the metabolic state defined by elevation of ketone bodies. It’s generally accepted that one is in ketosis when blood levels of the primary ketone body, beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), reach above 0.5 mmol/L. With the exception of ketosis...
by Daniel Pereira | Feb 27, 2022 | Nutrition, Science
We previously wrote about the ketogenic diet for women, which we recommend you check out if you’re wondering how the ketogenic diet may differ for men and women. Research has and continues to show how much benefit anyone can gain from a ketogenic diet to restore and...
by Daniel Pereira | Dec 12, 2021 | Nutrition, Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Sep 13, 2021 | Nutrition, Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Aug 15, 2021 | Nutrition, Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | May 29, 2021 | Nutrition, Science, Uncategorized
The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is extraordinarily high, affecting approximately a quarter of the global population, and is increasing at an alarming rate. NAFLD is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver that is not caused by...
