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The Keto Flu is a term used to describe the symptoms that you may feel during the Keto-Adaptation period. These symptoms can include:. While some of these symptoms may be a result of your body transitioning to utilizing fat and ketones for fuel inst
Insulin sensitivity refers to how much insulin your body needs to release in order to move glucose out of the bloodstream and into the cells. You are considered insulin sensitive if your body only need to secrete a small amount of insulin to move glu
Keto-Adaptation is a term used to determine when the body is adapted to not only producing ketones but also utilizing them for energy. The body can respond very quickly to calorie and carbohydrate restriction by producing ketones and entering a state
The Cyclic Keto diet consists of consuming carbohydrates 1 or 2 days a week and following a Ketogenic Diet for the other days. Currently, the research does not support the effectiveness or usefulness of this approach for the majority of people, espec
Currently, research has not supported a reason for the general population to chase higher ketone levels. However, there could be a case for having higher ketone levels for certain therapeutic cases or for improving brain function and energy levels.
Desired body composition changes (increase in muscle mass, decrease in body fat) is best measured using a DEXA scan. DEXA is currently the gold standard in tracking lean mass percentage, body fat percentage, bone density, muscle symmetry, and regiona
Around 90% of diets fail. This means in order for you to see long term success with Keto it has to be adopted as a lifestyle and not a short term fix or fad diet. In order to make this a sustainable lifestyle it’s important that you adjust Keto to f
The two best flours to can used on keto are coconut flour and almond flour. Coconut Flour is very absorbent and generally you want to substitute ¼-⅓ cup coconut flour for 1 cup traditional flour. Almond Flour may require more moisture added to the re
If you have never taken MCT oil then chances are taking a full serving may lead to adverse side effects such as upset stomach or even diarrhea. For this reason, it is advised that you start with ¼ to ½ serving and increase as tolerated. Note that you
MCT oil is the fat that is contained in coconut oil. It is extracted so that it does not contain some of the other fats and compounds found in coconut oil. The primary difference between the two is the fatty acid profile. There are technically 4 di
There is a growing body of research as well as anecdotal evidence of Keto being able to help treat cancer, sometimes when used in conjunction with the current standard of care. Currently, there is not enough research to say for sure; however, current
Currently, there has not been enough research to support a reason to exercise fasted or not. We recommend exercising in whatever state will allow you to exercise at the best intensity and feel good doing it.
In moderation caffeine has been shown to boost your metabolism, improve your mood, increase athletic performance, and possible decrease the risk of heart disease in some individuals. More is definitely not better when caffeine is considered. Over con