Hypothyroidism and a Ketogenic Diet

Not too long ago many people didn’t know what hypothyroidism was. Hypothyroidism however in today’s society, is becoming frequently more common in Western countries and around the world. When your thyroid gland has an abnormally low activity, it results in retardation of mental as well as physical development in both, children and adults. As we … Read more

Ketogenic Diet: the Best Solution to Your Weight Loss Problems

The ketogenic diet is becoming a trend among people looking for quick, dramatic weight loss The diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carbohydrate food plan that shifts the body to burn fats as opposed to carbohydrates. Ketosis occurs when the body is burning fat for fuel and producing ketones (in the liver). The ketogenic diet … Read more

#208: Keto Adaptation and the Gut Liver Axis

Want Early Access to Interviews and Additional Bonus Content? Become a High Intensity Health Insider and Access Bonus Content Listen to the recording In this video, we discuss some of the science about: – The relationship between low blood glucose and ketosis – The liver’s role in making ketones – How we can improve liver … Read more

New study: The keto diet burns TEN TIMES more fat than a standard diet, even without exercise

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Gallstones and low carb

Gallbladder in pink Do gallstones improve or worsen on a low carb / high fat diet? It’s a common question with an interesting answer. The gallbladder stores bile, a yellow-green fluid manufactured in the liver. The bile is used to digest the fat you eat. The question is: Is it good or bad for the … Read more

Not All Low Carb Diets Are Keto: Why Most Bodybuilding Fans Get it Wrong!

When most people think of keto, they think of low carb. While ketogenic diets are low carbohydrate diets, the reality is that not all low carbohydrate diets are keto. As I’ve written before, it is quite popular for fitness professionals and YouTube fitness pundits to “beat up” low carbohydrate dieting. Much of this derives from … Read more

Surviving on a High Protein Low Carb Diet

If you’re interested in losing weight in a rapid yet safe manner, then you might want to try the high protein low carb diet. This manner of eating has been around for a long time, because it works for so many people. It forces the body into ketosis, which reduces your desire to eat and … Read more

New Study! – The Metabolic Syndrome can be reversed by a Low Carb, High Fat diet

Researchers at Bethel University in Pennsylvania just completed a 10 week study of 30 adults with the metabolic syndrome. As justification for the study they noted: “Metabolic syndrome and the etiology of deranged metabolic pathways dramatically increase the risk factors for obesity, prediabetes, diabetes and numerous degenerative diseases [1]. The annual cost of pharmaceutical treatment … Read more