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Ketosis and Insulin Resistance: How Much is Enough Carbs?

Published14 Jun 2018

I continue to fuel my body with ketones because of its effect on brain function. Ketosis’ main attraction to most people is its ability to produce smooth, almost effortless weight loss. Ketosis makes weight loss quicker and easier. In fact, losing weight on a keto diet is a ‘no-brainer’ for many people. How c...

M.D. Anderson on the Keto Diet and Cancer

Published12 Jun 2018

By Annette Bosworth M.D.

I first became curious about the keto diet and cancer in 2015. I am a medical doctor that specializes in internal medicine. That means I focus on patients’ ‘long game.’ I think about questions like: What are the consequences of 20 years of high blood pressure? What happens when you have been overweight for 15...

What is a Ketone Really? My Favorite Ketosis Benefits

Published12 Jun 2018

By Annette Bosworth M.D.

I hear this all the time. What is a ketone? I usually reply to what is a ketone by asking if they have heard the word ‘ketosis?’ This weird word has been creeping into the airwaves. As an internal medicine doctor, I last listened to this odd term back in medical school. While covering the ICU, a patient...