Ketones and the Mitochondria

Ketones and the Mitochondria

Ketogenic diets and ketone supplements have become an emerging area of research for the prevention, treatment, and management of several diseasese and disorders. Ketones are produced by the liver under conditions of low glucose and insulin, such as ketogenic diets and...
The Gut-Brain Axis

The Gut-Brain Axis

A gut feeling: Why your stomach hurts when you’re nervous Imagine the scenario: you are about to present an important talk on a stage with big, bright lights and lots of people in the audience. Suddenly, moments before you step on stage, you get nervous. We’ve...
What is Keto?

What is Keto?

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...
Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

  This blog takes a step back and further defines NAFLD and the associated work we are doing in our current clinical trial (NCT04920058) on non-diabetics.  This ongoing research reminded us how ubiquitous this condition is and how it can advance without any overt...