All You Need To Know About Ketosis E71 - Keto Made Simple Podcast

Are you intrigued by the concept of ketosis and its potential impact on your health and wellness journey? In this enlightening podcast episode, we've got you covered with all the essential information you need to grasp the fundamentals of ketosis, so you can make informed choices about incorporating this metabolic state into your lifestyle. Join Dr. Westman as he explores the fascinating world of ketosis and its potential benefits.
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[@foxXxymoron]

I'm compelled to watch each of your videos at least two times. You cut through all the noise out there - and your calm, factual, gentlemanly (and yes I greatly appreciate that about you) manner resonates with me. I would say you're the best thing since sliced bread... but maybe I should say you're the best thing since ribeye steak 🐮 How about that? As always, you have my gratitude and admiration - thank you so much.

[@mariad1151]

Charisma isn't always a friend.

[@jarichards99utube]

" calm, factual, gentlemanly..." Yep...! 😊 👍 -70SomethingGuy

[@janetderouin4949]

Yes,I agree with his great way of presenting his knowledge. Thanks ❤

[@khill6510]

Been on keto for over a year and am not even tempted to return to carbs. Thank you for this information.

[@sherryburns1866]

Thank you so much Doctor Westman ❤I’m so grateful to you and Doctor Ken Berry. I’m 70 years old and it’s wonderful to feel so good. Keep helping people it’s a beautiful thing you both are doing. God Bless you 🙏

[@lauristulce3391]

Amen. I agree 💯!!

[@foxXxymoron]

Dr. Berry is a tricked-out cherry-red badass stock car and Doctor Westman is a custom silver-mist Mercedes coupe. Both get you where you need to be.

[@lucyburr5516]

@@foxXxymoronGreat analogy

[@jarichards99utube]

Hey Sherry - Yep...! 😊 👍 -70SomethingGuy

[@maxsweetman6341]

Thanks dr Westman I keep returning to your practical no nonsense view on a simple healthy lifestyle One that has worked well for me for over 2 years now I am83 physically active mentally alert These things have grown exponentially since I first discovered your sensible no nonsense videos

[@sylviaroberts8246]

Well done, so pleased that you are looking after your health. All the best to you. Take care 💪🏻

[@maxsweetman6341]

@@sylviaroberts8246 😝🤙

[@TakeTheRide]

83. Good for you. I'm now 66 and working towards that healthy 83. Keep moving. Blessings.

[@Deepseaotter]

Just turned 67 two days ago. Been on keto/carnivore for two years now! Have lost over 60 pounds, and feel better than I have in years! I’m still going strong with a goal of losing 25 more pounds! This lifestyle is the best! I have lots of respect for those who are doing their best to improve their health, even at 83+ years! You are to be commended! Keep on keepin on! It’s never too late!

[@kdavaughn]

I stopped eating “known” added sugar, seed and vegetable oils, grains and starches on Oct. 22, 2022. While my A1c has greatly improved, it remains in the pre-Diabetic range. (This has caused several other health improvements!) I wear a CGM and have NO spikes ever, however EVERY night while sleeping my blood sugar creeps up at least 30 points and remains that level until late morning. This is the first video that I have ever heard about thalassemia affecting A1c (something that I have questioned my GP about). Dr. Westman, I have an appointment with you later this month and I can’t wait!! Thank you for all that you do!! Your information is priceless and empowering!!

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@kdavaughn, did you find out why your blood sugar spikes while sleeping?

[@Mrjp33]

I know ketosis is top shelf for weight loss and type 2 diabetics . I’m over 50 and a T2 paraplegic co fined to wheelchair with chronic uncontrollable pain and inflammation . I say that to say I’ve dropped over a 100 pounds 3 times since confined in this chair . I might have a prob with food addiction or binging if I eat just a bit of carbs it it’s a fact when I focus and do the right thing my body transforms and adapts miraculously.

[@robertwood9984]

Prayers to you, you are growing stronger slowly. Keep it up.

[@mariad1151]

Yes, our prayers for you...one of us fighting like like mad. We wish you strength👍

[@Mrjp33]

@@mariad1151 ty that was a thoughtful comment

[@Mrjp33]

@@robertwood9984 ty for the kind words

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Mrjp33 I’m so sorry for your struggles. 😢 Do you have keto recipes on hand for when you get those cravings? So long as you have a Keto replacement, you’ll be okay. I have carnivore ice cream sweetened with allulose for when I feel cravings coming on. Wholesome Yum has recipes for just about anything! I like So Nourished Allulose. I pray you’re able to get a handle on what you eat, and I so pray your pain goes away. 🙏🏻 Are you getting plenty of magnesium? You might even try magnesium oil and rub it on.

[@sylviaroberts8246]

Thank you again Dr Westman, your no nonsense approach is very refreshing, cuts through all the hype.....our bodies need real food and that's all 😋

[@laurasc84366]

real food,,,, includes sugar; grains, ummm sooo not a simple statement.....

[@WFPBFORLIFE]

Learning what whole foods are would definitely be a step in the right direction. Taste's great, less filling! No folate, fiber, or vitamin C? Yikes!

[@WFPBFORLIFE]

Sugar? I do not see sugar as food and definitely is not real food? @@laurasc84366

[@amycai-nb9xg]

I only follow doctors who are over 50 and look younger than their age! They have many years of experience and they must have done something right! Dr Westman looks so young for 63!

[@TakeTheRide]

Been wanting to understand what ketosis is, so I'll be listening to this more than once. Burn fat, not sugar, got that part.

[@josephfoto6229]

I too am learning about ketosis. It is the other fuel when your body isn’t being fed carbohydrates which are sugar . The body will use your extra fat on the body or fats you are eating to fuel your energy needs. Look into it further , the point is you don’t need carbohydrates; they are for the animals we should be eating!

[@carlharmeling512]

Dr. Westman is a great communicator and sheds light on the dark regions of the bowels of man.

[@kalnwi2023]

um..

[@carlharmeling512]

@@kalnwi2023 The word bowels is archaic and refers to the inner workings, particularly psychological, of the human being.

[@hosephine1]

I started keto roughly two months ago. Advice on the Internet and KZbin is all over the place. As a result, I was soooooh confused. I finally found your site. THANK YOU for being clear, for teaching (instead of judging), and doing the research that proves it all. At last I know what I have been doing wrong. And my BP suddenly jumped back up to 150/90 again after being great for two years. So sad.

[@josephfoto6229]

Are you trying to say keto causes high blood sugar? You are not being patient or doing keto very wrong . I am not trying to be harsh, but because a lot of people including myself are doing keto clean , we know the benefits are not harmful. I am over 3 years clean keto, had tumor ( prostate cancer ) removed , I am planning to live well and avoid any further bouts with metabolic diseases!! I am 71 and feel great way more often than not .

[@rtay0311]

I refer to you as the expert amongst all the keto/carnivore influencers

[@gypsyrose5502]

I greatly appreciate the information on this channel. I would like to pose a possible benefit to regularly testing blood ketone and blood glucose levels. Despite adhering to a strict carnivore diet and consuming zero carbs, I was regularly getting higher glucose readings between 98 and 112. At the same time I was frequently seeing ketone readings of .2, indicating I was not in Ketosis. This led me to investigate possible reasons and consulting an endocrinologist. I was diagnosed as being hypothyroid, began taking Natural Desiccated Thyroid. Shortly thereafter, my glucose levels averaged 76 and my Ketone levels averaged 2.0. Had I simply assumed that I was in ketosis by adhering to a no-carb diet, I might have missed this important medical issue. Objective measures may help alert us to ways our bodies are not functioning properly.

[@carolineknupffer2247]

Thanks again for the motivational explanation!

[@kenschneider2100]

Pioneer of today's KETO lifestyle. Dr. Westman along with Phinney and Volek broke the top off of the stigmas.

[@carolineknupffer2247]

Thanks so much from Munich, Germany

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Dr. Westman. Lol, I am glad we don't have to go 'naked and afraid.' ;)

[@Deepseaotter]

Thank you Dr Westman, you have brought wisdom and knowledge to these issues, and I, among many others, have continued on this path to better health. We want you to realize how much we appreciate your efforts to continually add to our knowledge and understanding. I’ve already lost over sixty pounds thus far, and am forever grateful to you, Dr Ken Berry, and others, for getting this lifesaving information out to those of us who are searching for a better way! 😊

[@timvanderloop]

Thank you for explaining the fatty liver part. I was diagnosed a year ago with Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). My GP recommended avoiding red meat and trans fats…. I went low fat for 6 months and on my follow up, my NAFLD was still there and my cholesterol numbers were getting worse and my blood pressure was increasing. My weight went from 240 lbs to 260 lbs on the same 6 months. I was very frustrated that my condition and overall health was declining even though I was following medical advice. So like many people, I gave up and went on the “see food” diet, as in I see food, I eat it.. ended up at 284 lbs and feeling terrible. Started a strict keto diet and initially felt like crap, but then I was warned by you this could happen so I pushed through. Within weeks I was losing weight and actually started feeling better, better than I had in years! Will be interesting to see what my labs look like and where my NAFLD is at on my next checkup! 17:41

[@lisasternenkind6467]

I'm so thankful to Dr. Berry, Dr. Chaffee, and Dr. Westman for leading me onto the right path. ❤ I can already see and feel significant changes, but I'm still learning and continue to have questions. For example yesterday I had chicken liver, today I felt not so good. So now I wonder if there was something wrong with the liver, or if I am experiencing what people call keto flue. That's something I have to investigate. I used to eat low carb with mostly vegetables, and lean meat or fish twice a week. Now I am transitioning to almost all carnivore, and I still have some days with a little carbs, because I had bought most of my monthly groceries already before deciding to change my food habits. If I could afford it, I would like to only eat meat and fish in the future. But I live on a budget and an all carnivore diet would be pretty expensive here in Germany. So I will probably keep on eating a little leafy green vegetables together with my meat and fish. My enormous basmati rice stash will rest for times of crisis, which may be coming all too soon. The rest of the carbs I still have will be eaten within this month. I'm so looking forward to buying my new groceries on Wednesday next week. Until now, I never was excited buying groceries. 🤭 Thank you, Dr. Westman, for changing my life. 😊

[@cheryl-annlee9491]

I am an RD and I never understood ketosis vs DKA. Thank you. Wish I was part of your team.

[@kalnwi2023]

I like potatoes and bread though.

[@lolopogz]

Hi Doctor Westman, i really love the way you explained everything,very easy to understand, because your very soft spoken. 2 months lowcarb 20-50g carbs now, im in keto-carnivore for almost 2weeks now.. doing resistance workout 3x a day 67yo here from Winnipeg

[@kalnwi2023]

You should only work out the same muscle group every other day .

[@ketoman4057]

@DrWestman if you are severely IR despite a keto diet then 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight and the rest as butter or dripping is needed to keep BG levels reasonable. A 100g steak is 25g of protein. An egg is 6g of protein. So a 5 egg omelette is 30g of protein and add some butter and thats one meal. The second meal could be a 100g steak giving 25g of protein and 1 eggs gives 6g. Daily 2 meal total protein is 60g of protein and the rest is fat. So if you weigh 75kg you can eat 60g per day (thats 75 x 0.8) to stay in ketosis and keep BG reasonable. Note this applies only to those with severe IR as indicated by an EXAGGERATED DAWN EFFECT.

[@colleenmckenney6500]

I’m losing after struggling to drop weight. Thank you. I’m not sure I fully understand this diet but I’m trying to learn.

[@MrSudarwito]

Great to hear from you Doct, I am from Indonesia.

[@Mrjp33]

Thanks for the content Dr. Well spoken and very up to date with the current science .

[@terrymcnee3568]

Love your videos. I have gone from 13 stone or more to 12.1 stone. Still overweight but only just. I'm not worried about fasting. I Just want to improve the gut biome. At 73 I need to clean up my act. cheers

[@paulbruyea430]

I swear this doctor looks younger than his videos some years back

[@janellewhitfield7495]

I’ve watched a lot of his videos and I agree….he does look younger

[@joey6280]

He is 64. Unbelievable. He looks much younger

[@ketoman4057]

@DrWestman TG:HDL RATIO of < 1 means no risk of heart attack. More than 3 means at risk. For example: TG = 0.7 and HDL = 1.2. The ratio is 0.7/1.2 = 0.58. High LDL is good as there is no evidence that LDL has anything to do with heart desease.

[@beckygosky1]

What a wonderful discussion, Dr. Westman. Thank you! I get to see you in November 2024!

[@ralphhamdeed2977]

Your knowledge is incredible thank you for everything you do for us dr

[@AdaptYourLife]

Review transcript here: adaptyourlifeacademy.com/keto/all-you-need-to-know-about-ketosis/

[@rubyruby1847]

Thank you for your work Dr Westman. I have learnt so much from you and respect your extensive knowledge and level headed approach to the low carb WOE.

[@ProLMTisme]

I love how you explain ketosis..thank you!!!

[@mikerudd4943]

Have you seen a CGM help to monitor how levels change from dose, frequency and type of carb intake?

[@jhammond2237]

This is so helpful 🎉 thanks you Dr W!

[@gershhayes796]

I am always looking for your latest videos. Always clear, logical and on point. Well done again.

[@mikerudd4943]

Have you ever looked at Dr. Kempner (duke) study on rice and sugar. I "think" I remember you saying so in a video you made but I can't find it

[@timreynolds2264]

I started following Dr. Westman sometime after my bypass surgery in 2018. I did lose 80 pounds but still did not feel great. I recently had an angiogram and found my disease is still progressing. Lately I reviewed some videos from Dr. Nadir Ali and now I realize I am eating too much fat which has stalled my weight loss and it is keeping my insulin levels high. The fat circulation in my bloodstream has allowed damage to continue in my arteries. I recently cut back on the fat content and went more towards lean meat. I will follow up with blood test to see if my insulin level drops and my c-reactive reading drops. I am hoping to stop all damage to my arteries. I think Dr. Westman did mention to eat more lean but I did not understand what was going on until I heard Dr. Ali’s presentation. So if you are maintaining high insulin levels be aware.

[@tlet4769]

How much fat did you consume? And what types?

[@timreynolds2264]

@@tlet4769 Standard amount of fat from steak, hamburger, meats etc plus some cheese. My fasting insulin was 20.8 in January 2023 in August it was 10.3 . Now that I know what is going on I think I can get it back to normal. My A1C is 5.2 but I do not eat carbs or as few as possible. The circulation of fat in my bloodstream has caused a lot of problems for me. I am probably in a category of 20% of people that have this problem. If your BP remains high be aware. I have to date lost 90 pounds yet my BP will not budge. I think once my insulin drops I will have a chance to get my BP under control and as my weight continues to fall and the visceral fat is removed then I will be able to utilize fat storage capacity again.

[@sharonadmani3133]

Dr I just love listening to you I’ve learned so much. Just wandering if people with PD can have any positive change on keto or if you have any tips on revising it or keeping it from progressing. God bless you 🙏

[@BigVine-m5i]

The better question is should we be in exclusively sugar burning mode, ever? That experiment has been going on for decades and it's been shown to be a failure.

[@Rileygirl77]

Exactly! I started the Keto lifestyle with intermittent fasting (16/8) just about 3 years, ago (thankfully before the pandemic) at age 67, 5’6” and 177 pounds. Today, at 70 years young, I weigh 143 which is a comfortable weight for me and have come through bouts of Delta and Omicron as if they were common cold nuisances and have effectively eliminated all my former aches and pains. There are thousands more stories like mine.

[@anonymousperson6462]

I did wonder if keto was better for the quality of the immune system, and did find info saying so.

[@robstrck8]

@@Rileygirl77I gained almost 80 pounds in my fifties. At 60 years old I went keto and lost it all. 5 years later I’m still around 140. I’m grateful that I changed my diet prior to the “virus”. I can’t imagine where I’d be if I hadn’t done that. 65 and no medications and I feel better today than I ever did in my fifties. Congrats on your success 😊

[@lauristulce3391]

I ‘m very curious. I have followed you for several years now. Only 30 lbs loss in a year. Recovering binge eater w success on relaxed Carnivore. I don’t chose well with more food options like Keto.

[@LKN4WAR]

I hear you about the food option

[@mariad1151]

it's too unstructured. If you don't have blood sugar issues, some other diet would be more effective...

[@EvgeniiaDolinenko]

49:04 very inspiring about keto and IBS, heartburn, fatty liver,, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's.❤ Maybe you could cut it and publish as a short video. Very inspiring for those who consider the keto diet.

[@njsongwriter]

As I understand it to have ketoacidosis you would have glucose levels of 250 mg/dL or more along with high ketones in the blood. But with ketosis you could still have the high ketones but your glucose would be in the 60s or 50s. Last week while I was fasting my blood ketones were 5.5 mmol/L and my glucose was only 61 mg/dL. On another day my blood ketones were 4.2 mmol/L and my glucose was only 56 mg/dL. Dr. Shawn Baker says to fast 18 hours before having blood tests done if you're eating a carnivore diet to have more normal blood test results.

[@kathynewkirk683]

I’ve been keto over 5 year, recently went ketovoire. Keeping my whole carbs around 15. Carnivore intrigues me. I don’t really think I want to go to that extreme. I keep reading about how bad plants are. I am one who gardens, and I love my veggies, I can do without fruits, I even eat small amounts of beets and sweet potatoes and enjoy a glass of Cabernet a few times a week, allowing it in my macros. Can’t help but wonder if I’m short changing myself..

[@josephfoto6229]

I am in a similar place. 3 years ketovore . I will be going carnivore soon to see how I might improve. I will do it for at least 2 weeks with 20/4 intermittent fasting daily

[@mariejones7136]

I go in and out of keytosis..only time it goes up is when I water fast for 45 hours with no supplements..or sardine fast..my glucose stays low though ..I do low carb and no sugar..my Glucose was 59 today..my keytones were 0.2 but i have had them up to 2.7..

[@terrymcnee3568]

I love greek salads. The cafe I frequent. Are watching to see if my ears are growing. Also watching to see me bunny hopping around the cafe. He did however ask me if I feel well on the keto. He really needs to be on keto himself So I told him about vicreal fat. It helps

[@iaayj9114]

I love the keto diet, but struggle with not being able to digest meat very well most of the time due to gastro surgery 20 years ago. Any suggestions? My local doc has no suggestions. Basically he wants me to eat slow. I already do.

[@ladyfritz8r]

Dr. Westman. I have a not so simple question regarding therapeutic ketosis. When using metabolic therapies for serious conditions such as cancer or psychosis, the doctors and researchers measure the state of ketosis with GKI which is glucose/18/ketones formula and say that a GKI of around 2 is a good target. To achieve this the person needs a ketones reading of 2 or 3 or 4 if the glucose reading is in healthy 80's. However, many carnivores I know have their ketones readings drop to a constant reading of around 0.5 , especially after a year or so of consistent low/no carbohydrates. Even fasting doesn't raise the ketones much higher. These people can never reach a GKI of 2 or better. Does this mean the adapted carnivores cannot reach therapeutic ketosis? What truly matters when aiming for a "therapeutic" state? Is the ketone production, availability in the blood, or actually usage of ketones for energy? Or is there some other mechanism ketones are engaged in that is a therapeutic intervention?

[@jodipokorski4354]

Ketosis for the win!

[@likembrave]

I've been doing KETO for just over two months, and I'm concerned that I'm getting too thin and losing too much weight. I am 6' tall and started at 175lbs, but this morning I'm down to 152lbs. So, yes, keto works for weight loss, but I don't want to lose any more weight. I still eat cheese, drink milk, and eat plenty of meat (protein and fat) and non-starchy vegetables. I think that being on keto has been good for my metabolism by bringing down my blood glucose, but I'm getting concerned about the weight loss. Is there something I should do?

[@marybraud8718]

Eat more fat.

[@jessrx1]

My advice: Eat more fat, protein and lift weights.

[@LifeIsWonderful675]

I had to use full cream to put my weight back on, I have been 50 - 52kg all my life but dropped to 45kg over one month on ketovore. I have to keep up the cream to keep the weight on

[@michaelmorris1971]

In ketosis you can feel hunger, after swimming over a mile in the early morning and going to work I can feel hunger,that's after walking 4 miles at night with my wife who's a marathon runner. Hunger after intense exercise doesn't go away

[@debjordan4399]

Thank you for sharing.

[@olleolofsson9421]

Thanks dr Westman for all good information! You mentioned a presentation carnivore and HbA1c values by Dave Feldman. Where can this presentation be found? .

[@loriegosnell9355]

About the briquette… make sure the rub they use doesn’t include sugar because most BBQ Rubs do…

[@bezoar21]

Thank you for this video!

[@seanveach950]

Too me, food is nutrition ( protein and minerals/salt ) and energy, carbs or fat. I think Dr Naiman’s idea of protein to energy level is the proper mindset. I do not agree that carbs and fat are interchangeable. I believe the body hoards what it can when we eat. It prioritizes carbs to maintain the level of sugar in circulation we need without harming us and stores what it can in muscle or fat for later, so it’s out of circulation. I believe it stores most fat right away so it can slowly draw on that energy supply when carbs are taken care of and energy can be used as needed between feeding opportunities. Fat storage is the way to deal with too many carbs and ketosis is the way to deal with too much energy from using fat. This way the body can get all the energy it needs and takes care of extra so we don’t over do it. My personal belief ( and it can always be changed as I learn more ), is that we want to run extremely efficiently and that would mean in super efficient fat burning most of the time and it that would put one in mild ketosis most of time as the excess energy is dealt with. Probably sink deeper in ketosis the longer between meals, likely to rev up the body for the labor of finding the next meal. I think carbs are limited in nature as Bill Schindler points out, which means the body only has to deal with excess carbs seasonally and for short times, so the body goes back to that mild ketosis as the rule instead of carb heavy as the exception. Personally I try to get to a protein goal every day, without worrying too much if I go over, and then watch the fat intake to keep it low enough to keep the body losing fat. Coach Bronson Dant’s approach basically. Always interesting to discuss and learn. Thx for the videos.

[@cherylgabriel9551]

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[@cherylgabriel9551]

Shut down keybrd 😅

[@bigjay1970]

Smart way of looking at the reality of the great food/nutrition debate!🤔🤓😎

[@BretAtwood]

I agree, Low Carb Denver is amazing. I participated remotely and am seriously considering attending in person next year.

[@user-rk6qe9hy4b]

Tri/hdl ratio going up on Keto. How long will this last? 3.45 average ratio

[@tracythompson1692]

im in Asheville. What is the brand of brisket you mention! Maybe i can find it here! tks

[@andredaedone5]

After dumping Keto after 5 years, I went Carnivore 7 weeks ago today and I am sure I am in Ketosis pretty much all the time. I eat one meal a day and do intermittent fasting 21 to 24 hours everyday. Best way to avoid the hamster wheel.

[@lauristulce3391]

I may try that a couple of days a week-doing the OMAD.

[@andredaedone5]

@@lauristulce3391 If you are eating any carbs, then you could be torturing yourself with fake hunger and cravings. While keto is good, better than eating garbage food, it can still put you on the hamster wheel. Since I switched to Carnivore and went OMAD, never any cravings or fake hunger signals. Many people in Keto will do 16/8 window which is more tolerable but part time OMAD under Keto is tough. Under Keto better to just fast one day a week.

[@tlet4769]

Is Ketogenic diet same as carnivores diet?

[@andredaedone5]

@@tlet4769 No. Carnivore you eat only meat, eggs, butter basically which is zero carbs. Keto is low carbs where you eat healthy carbs with meat. Carnivore is heavy in saturated fat where keto has some saturated fat with oils like olive or coconut. Any other questions?

[@LauraB.335]

@@tlet4769- carnivore is a subset of a ketogenic diet. Ketosis is a metabolic state, so anything that keeps you in ketosis is a “keto diet,” which can vary a little bit from person to person.

[@wmfami]

Thanks

[@DD-hp9vo]

What about gluconeogenesis in keto and the associated increase in glucose and insulin? What about the effects of prolonged gluconeogenesis over time?

[@zermatsublimemireyagarcia]

I have been in Virta for 1 year already and going.

[@franrushie.510]

My situation is different… I’ve been cutting out carbs and I’m losing weight.. I’m at an ideal weight 5’3 113 and my weight went down to 109. I felt too weak…I’m not trying to lose weight… I’m only interested in getting my blood 🩸 glucose down.. this morning it was 105 BG.

[@blsrulz]

Funny you mention Naked & Afraid, they also seek meat not plants to eat

[@jillreynolds9300]

I have gained 15 lbs in the past 6 months while being in ketosis every day, always under 20 total grams of carbs (usually under 10). Also I have Barrett's esophagus and cannot get off the PPI. I've been on keto 8.5 years, lost 135 lbs 6 years ago.

[@mariad1151]

Yes, me too. Because this diet is so unstructured, it's helpful to count calories. though depending on our age & metabolism, we may have to eat way under the calorie recommendations for weight loss.

[@npapic1346]

Maybe litle more protein. Is a balance between protein and fat. Protein need more energy.

[@susangolden5566]

Looking for a good doctor in northeast Pennsylvania

[@sgill4833]

Some argue that keto is the baseline natural diet and glucose is the backup.

[@donnac2420]

I started Keto and it helped so many of my chronic illnesses, but at about 4 months my ketones just dropped to bare minimum! Even when I was fasting. I was using them more for my chronic illness than for just nutritional ketosis and I’m not thrilled about it. I feel like crap again. My diet hasn’t changed at all and I can’t seem to get them back without using exogenous ketones. 😢

[@CarnivoreKristine]

Are you eating enough fat? Have the ingredients in any of the foods you normally purchase changed? Are you using artificial sweeteners?

[@laurasc84366]

Counting Net carbs or total carbs.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Donna, have you figured out the issue? I wonder if you need to lower your protein and up your fats? Also, Stephanie Person says to use animal fats-not plant fats. I hope you get there again. 🙏🏻

[@donnac2420]

@@CarnivoreKristine plenty of fat, nothing changed. No sweeteners.

[@donnac2420]

@@laurasc84366 both, but I don’t get close to 20 total carbs a day.

[@barbb3934]

I am a carb - sugar addict. Very hard for me to admit that ! I just turned 59 and heart disease runs in my family. What do you suggest me to do, Since the start of Covid, I have slowly gained back #40 of the 61# I lost. I need to mention that I am taking a statin and need are scheduled to do blood work end of October. I'm afraid of what my A1C is going to be.

[@elizabethburns2700]

I noticed that the jardiance commercial is more prevalent on these videos

[@nancymello5246]

Is it OK to be in ketosis if your underweight? I'm having a hard time putting on weight.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Macadamia nuts 👌

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

Why would want to be in Ketosis if your underweight? Learn to HAVE FUN eating things, until you get to be overweight first.

[@l3eatalphal3eatalpha]

Try the Standard American Diet. Or, rather, don't.

[@noyebalmer8112]

As long as you don’t have other underlying issue just increase your dietary fats and/or protein to keep from weight loss. There are really good reasons for being in ketosis other than weight loss such as brain protection against Alzheimer’s, healing from trauma, emotional stability, mental clarity, vascular system optimization, cancer suppression Or prevention, and on and on….

[@_Solaris]

​@@noyebalmer8112good response 👍

[@jamescokl3]

Clogged arteries, heart rhythm problems, and crap performance in the gym. Follow the diet.

[@stuartbrock7586]

Just an aside; All milk is breast milk. You just need to say milk. Only mammals produce milk, from mammary glands, which are located in the "breasts" of mammals. Of course there is confusion around the word breast, as it refers to the chest and, well, breasts.

[@tlet4769]

What if a person already too thin? Can she be on Ketogenic diet and also do intermittent fasting?

[@cbingham40]

How does this diet help with autoimmune issues?

[@catw5294]

Pls post a link for the lab website. Thx

[@roychastain2958]

Thank you. Great information. I have one question though. You always say "Protein first." In this video you stated that fat has more energy than carbs becuse it's denser. (That is my take-away.) I track my intake and noticed that even when I eat more grams of protein than fat, the percentage of calories is higher for fats than protein. Am I correct that your statement is eat more grams of protein than fat? If % of calories, I wouldn't eat much fat at all. Guidance please. Thank you.

[@wocket42]

34:42 the guy with the rock was Dr. Bill Schindler

[@g1cast-ReginaToday]

I have this ketone breath meter and it works. I am carnivore. It tells me whether I'm on 'fat burning' or not . If I eat carbs (i.e. when I cheat, ) It tells me I'm not in fat burning mode). During a long fast, It gives a high 'fat burning reading.' So I find it useful.

[@Doorass-uu8nv]

Hi I want one of them where did you buy it? Thanks for sharing

[@g1cast-ReginaToday]

​@@Doorass-uu8nv I'm doing meat based but sometimes a piece of bread or cookies, or fruits manage to sneak in and the breath meter will show this few hours later.

[@T-aka-T]

​​@@Doorass-uu8nvI bought a thing called a Ketonix in 2014. Analyses breath ketones. It is still around. PS I just had a look. It's $220 for basic and $330 for pro version. Not cheap, but there are no consumables after initial outlay.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@g1cast-ReginaToday That’s great! We’d love to know which one you have. :)

[@clifdunbar7405]

Nitric oxide for headaches

[@sheilacollins9384]

I like carbs too much. But I have managed to make most of my day strict keto. It's evenings after my workout and swim that I run to my french toast and milk (albeit non sugar syrup, lots of butter and whole milk) as a nightly comfort and way to fall asleep. I'm not sure when I'll cure that final piece. I can get my ketones up during the day, but by morning....down again.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Sheila, what about making keto bread or sourdough spelt bread? The sourdough eats up a good portion of the sugars. Have to just tried to quit your bread cold Turkey and get through a couple weeks of that to see if the cravings go away?

[@donnahalstead531]

So how do u know if u r burning dietary fat u r eating or stored body fat?? I’m not sure how much fat to eat if I want lose fat … also how do people on other diets like low fat lose body fat if they aren’t burning fat into ketones and insulin is up?? It’s all so confusing

[@SisterPatGoad]

Carnivore, 0 carbs. Is best !!!

[@aliciavives]

It's never 0 carbs.

[@CliveGreen-lf7kz]

I put weight on doing keto why never no I was tired all the time I've been doing the diet since 2001 lost weight at first then gained weight it's a nightmare it screw up your metabolism now what do I do

[@hanastastny2460]

Can Canadians use Dave's lab?

[@ketoman4057]

@DrWestman your first patient has described an exaggerated DAWN EFFECT meaning she is chronically IR. Her feedback went over your head. Focus on why she still has an exaggerated dawn effect and what she can do about it! See my previous comment for the best answer I have seen so far.

[@pacificislandgirl]

My breath keytone reader states 7 is light keytosis.

[@coz_DS]

I have a question that my doctor just shook his head to and said no, without any conversation. I am suppose to be diabetic, and when this was first diagnosed, I kept my glucose levels between 75 and 91. Now they are approximately 121. I experiment with different foods to see the results. I kept carbs low or non existent for several years, however, I ate a large thin crust pizza with mushrooms, sausage, and black olives along with the cheese. My fasting glucose dropped below 90 and I lost several pounds of weight. This is what my doctor shook his head over. OK, I am diabetic however my doctor is not really listening to me about the research and food experiments I am conducting. What should I do?

[@mimi1girl2dempsey3]

i THINK THE BODY HAS EVOLVED TO store fat and live off the stored fat for optimum nutrition like krytones and the right amount of sugar in the blood to best feed the body.

[@naturelover1284]

are the artificial flavors in coffee ok or must we purchase the more expensive natural ones?

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@naturelover, artificial anything is absolutely horrid. Please avoid those at all costs. They’ve been linked to Alzheimer’s also.

[@fellafella1000]

Ive enjoyed the keto diet and im in my fourth year. Recently ive developed insomnia or not feeling refreshed after sleep. I think i eat healthy keto, advacados, healthy proteins, whole foods. Anyone with a solution?

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@fellafella, are you getting enough fat? Over 200 grams a day?

[@fellafella1000]

@@PeaceIsYeshua I solved the insomnia taking vitamin d before bedtime. Thanks for your reply anyhow 👍

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@fellafella1000 Oh that is amazing!! Thank you for sharing that!! 😊

[@proudchristian77]

What if your skinny, ? I eat before i go for a ride so that my legs will peddle the bike ! I eat when i get home because i burned through my lunch , & tired ! 💝🚲 we don't have any fat is that ok or no ?

[@barbarafay8128]

Dr westman… are you saying even Flonase can inhibit fat burning??? Ugh. Thank you !

[@naturelover1284]

Are pork rinds really ok

[@mariad1151]

I don't think so. Best to avoid imo.

[@mariad1151]

Both.. I read that they are sometimes fried in unhealthful oils & traditionally, they were not considered healthful because animal fat is not...in most expert opinions.

[@LauraB.335]

Yes, pork rinds are good, assuming no added sugar or fried in seed/vegetable oils. They can also be considered a “snack” food for many, meaning encouraging eating in between meals when not needed. Of course, a snack of pork rinds is much better than the crap most people eat.

[@grittygirlgraphics8633]

2 months in and itchy with the rash. Drinking electrolytes so I don’t know. Anything else I can do?

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@grittygirl, it could be histamines. Stephanie Person talks about this.

[@WFPBFORLIFE]

Intuits? Gosh I sure hope I last longer than their communities! Low life expectancies for generations

[@elizabethburns2700]

Question Once a fat cell is created do you have it forever? Fat cells cannot be gotten rid of just shrunk? This makes it harder to keep weight off?

[@naturelover1284]

Yes and we get more during pregnancy

[@WFPBFORLIFE]

Ah but the real question is how do fat cells become plugged increasing insulin resistance from pancreatic secretion's?

[@fredsmit3481]

Doc, I still don't understand why you don't measure your ketones or advocate measuring. It's very cheap and easy to measure. If it was expensive or inconvenient, I can see your point. However, since it's extremely cheap and convenient to measure ketones, it makes no sense to ignore the data. I don't understand why being in a state of delusion or ignorance is better than a state of reality. Measuring ketones provides a state of understanding for people. It's like telling people that trusting internet doctors (you) is better than trusting readings from their own body. lol

[@LKN4WAR]

I’ve heard reputable people in this health space talking about keto and carnivore. That you need an insulin bump once a day in general from an adequate amount of protein in regard to kidney, thyroid, and electrolytes. Hormone and electrolyte balances. A bit confusing what that insulin hit does exactly in regard to these organs from a long term health sense.

[@seanveach950]

Professor Ben Bikman. Any chance you get to listen to him.

[@_Solaris]

I've heard that too. I'm skeptical though. From what I've learned so far (all things subject to change!), the body knows when to produce needed sugar through protein gluconeogenesis.

[@seanveach950]

@@_Solaris Insulin controls many things in the body.

[@_Solaris]

@@seanveach950 it certainly does. -and the evidence (so far) suggests you don't need much.

[@seanveach950]

@@_Solaris The evidence shows you need enough to get out of ketosis every once in a while.