“weight loss is about how to reduce insulin, not how to reduce calories.” Dr. Jason Fung drjasonfung.medium.com/why-are-we-get…

A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on statnews.com/2024/03/19/int…

What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells do not respond effectively to insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows cells to take in glucose from the blood for energy. When cells are insulin resistant, they can't absorb

What can the brain use for energy?
The brain is a highly demanding organ when it comes to energy consumption, and it relies primarily on two molecules for fuel:
* Glucose: This simple sugar is the brain's preferred energy source. It enters brain cells and undergoes a series of

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Early Death, Mental Disorders, BMJ newsweek.com/ultraprocessed…

What is the definition of fat adapted?
The term 'fat-adapted' refers to a metabolic state where your body has adapted to efficiently burn fat for energy instead of relying primarily on glucose (sugar). This adaptation occurs over time when the body is exposed to a diet low in

Ketosis is a normal metabolic process where the body burns stored fats for energy, resulting in the production of ketones, and is often a goal of the ketogenic diet. Ketoacidosis, on the other hand, is a dangerous medical condition most commonly associated with uncontrolled

I was running on Ketones all morning long... hyperdrive

I love ketosis. The resulting mental clarity is amazing

Autophagy is the fountain of youth

New report: Harvard leader Willett recently had a paper linking red meat + diabetes. Yet this idea has been refuted in clinical trials. Why does Willett persist?
This investigation finds the answer in a mixture of personal ambition, bad science, financial interests and personal

I lost 12 pounds with intermittent fasting

Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

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