by Daniel Pereira | Jan 16, 2022 | Science
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...
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 | Nov 29, 2021 | Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Nov 21, 2021 | Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Nov 1, 2021 | Science
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...
by Daniel Pereira | Oct 11, 2021 | Science
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...
