This introductory series on ketosis has been about the underlying biochemistry of ketosis and the process of Keto Activation. Being Keto Active is just one part of a self reinforcing integrated lifestyle. The goal has been to explain how to achieve ketosis within our modern culture. This doesn’t imply just a set of rules for ketosis. Fasting, exercise and nutritional composition are, in an overall context, all about energy management. Associated lifestyle is based upon the principles of hormesis, catabolism and anabolism. This is a much larger context which will incorporate the ketosis effects
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Ketosis Part 4B (Keto Dynamics)
3. Metabolizing Ketones. In modern civilization we have a situation where almost everyone is permanently physiologically dependent on carbohydrates. They[…]
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Ketosis is really a dynamic system that requires management:
1) Measuring ketones
2) Generating ketones
3) Metabolizing ketones
Ketosis Part 3 (Elite Ketogenic Athletes)
Ironman. Early in the 1980s the Hawaii Ironman triathlon captured my imagination. Perhaps it was just the sense of people[…]
Read moreKetosis Part 2 (We are Keto)
Ketones are the cleanest and healthiest fuel. Carbohydrate addiction leads to hypoglycemia, insulin resistance, diabetes and obesity.
Read moreKetosis Part 1 (Ancient Cells)
Ketosis is our natural state. Open any textbook describing human metabolism and it will begin with positioning “carbohydrates (glucose)” as[…]
Read moreIodine Part 2 (Iodine Deficiency)
Causes of Iodine Deficiency. Geography. Seaweed is a principal source of iodine and consequently near to the sea land and[…]
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