by Daniel Pereira | Dec 12, 2022 | Science
There is a large body of evidence which makes the case for exercise being an important factor for improving longevity, healthspan, and cognitive function. Additionally, there is a strong association for the prevalence of dementia in older adults who have sarcopenia...
by Daniel Pereira | Nov 16, 2022 | Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Sep 11, 2022 | Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Aug 28, 2022 | Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Aug 14, 2022 | POPULAR, Science
Ketones are produced by the liver under conditions of low glucose availability for extended periods of time, such as a prolonged fast (24-hours+) or days on a very low carbohydrate ketogenic diet. An elevation of ketone bodies is what defines ketosis. In ketosis we...
by Daniel Pereira | Aug 3, 2022 | Nutrition, Science
A series of papers published in the journals Current Developments in Nutrition, Frontiers in Endocrinology, and Metabolites are beginning to shed light on a ketogenic diet-induced alteration in cardio-metabolic biomarkers that has come to be known as Lean Mass Hyper...
