We are shaped by nature
Looking at our body and how it works, let’s try and find out why it works that way.
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The fat storage system
Perhaps not a very sexy name but why name it something else than what it is? After studying the functioning of our lipoproteins for a good 2 years (and still not finished learning!), it has finally become clear what those lipoprotein are meant for. As complex as it may be, the end goal is really… Read more
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Metabolism on a ketogenic diet
Let me first clarify that this article is about a true ketogenic diet, meaning you actually produce higher levels of BHB. Why am I saying this? Because I notice quite a number of people who leave out most carbs but they don’t necessarily reach the ketogenic state due to various reasons. I’ve always said and… Read more
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A ketogenic diet increases the brain glucose uptake mechanism
When looking into acetoacetone uptake by the brain, I bumped against the following article. I don’t have full access but the abstract showed me the following: Similar trends were observed for (18)FDG uptake with a 1.9-2.6 times increase on the KD and F(asting), respectively (P < 0.05). FDG -> radiolabeled glucose such as used to trace… Read more
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