BREAKING NEWS: RADICAL NEW TRUTHS: PROF TIM NOAKES ON EXERCISE PERFORMANCE

NEITHER IS BETTER, SO WHAT REALLY MATTERS?
I was asked to moderate an expert discussion for the World Nutrition Summit in March 2022. Prof Noakes was on the panel and dropped soe MAJOR NEW SCIENCE that completely revolutionizes our thinking on FATIGUE - both when exercising as well as for everyone with chronic fatigue and lack of concentration or ADHD. This is a MUST WATCH video extracted from the longer discussion video. Change your thinking about human biology. What organ is the CENTRAL GOVERNING REGULATOR of the entire human body function? Be empowered. Know your risk!
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[@connie7851]

Wow !!!!! as i listen to this video , I can absorb the basic importance of high functioning for any stresses in our lives... I have been a driver of truck and bus for 44 years in northern Canada.... and it seemed to me that I would build up in the summer months for the grueling, nerve wrenching winter...no matter how much exercise and good food I ate, I became a noodle by February.... EXCEPT last year... low carb, no processed food, no added sugar.. lots of good fats.... very disciplined, I have no end of engergy..... mentally focused.. emotionally stable... no, I am not a high class anything but I am living proof to those around me that this works....... I am 70 years of age

[@robertcywes2966]

Well done

[@debbieplechaty704]

"It's not the muscles that run out of fuel, it's the brain". Mind blown!! Makes so much sense, from what info you've shared. Look forward on what info is next to come! Thank you for sharing!

[@keylanoslokj1806]

Yeah the brain regulates all body functions

[@darlafitzpatrick8770]

Love love love Prof Noakes. I used to run half and full marathons and some ultra-distance trail races (recreationally, not competitively) lasting anywhere from 2 to 10 hours, and I too had my best performances after becoming fat-adapted in 2016. In my longest mountain race I consumed slightly more than 400 calories over 9+ hours (far less than most runners would claim is required) yet I felt better in the last 12 miles than I felt in the first 20. In my personal best half marathon (13.2 miles) I consumed zero calories. Once I adopted a LCHF lifestyle and became fat adapted, I never again bonked (i.e., "hit the wall") as a runner. Prior to becoming fat adapted I had a few episodes of bonking/hitting the wall, and it was obvious that it was a result of low blood sugar. You can feel it. You get dizzy and can't think straight. So, it's no surprise to me that it's the brain and not the muscles that need glucose -- and I say this not to claim that I already knew something Prof Noakes didn't know, but because that's exactly how it feels when it happens to you. To have this clarified in the literature is phenomenal.

[@stockinettestitch]

I just told my daughter about a half hour ago that lately I’ve been falling over almost, sort of like my feet can’t keep me up. I haven’t watched the video yet but I’m wondering if it might address that.

[@YVM3311]

Thanks for sharing your experience ! Please continue to share your story. Perhaps an interview with KZbin channels 🙌🫶

[@larsgustafmartin2556]

Confirms my practical experiences. Winter time doing 4-5 hrs/d heavy forrest work, with chain saw, etc. Before I went Keto/LCHF 3 yrs ago I carb oaded every morning with heavy breakfast and had to take a break every second hour to add more carb energy and a lot of liquid. Nowadays I just drink coffee and have a piece of cheese and ham as breakfast, with that I can work whole day without getting tired nor thirsty, just take some short breaks during the day to cool down and get down the pulse. Handling a chain saw is a dangerous task and staying sharp in the head is the key to avoid accidents. Summer time I play golf and see a similar difference in performance.

[@Harrycowlton]

That makes sense in terms of my 5 hour plus high altitude mountaineering treks

[@m007mm]

You shouldn't play golf in the forest! 😑

[@gingebrien2408]

I salute Professor Noakes for his ability to re-evaluate the science and not be stuck in dogma. Yes fat adaptive is key to a healthy metabolism. I do not think one needs to consume sugar at all. Cheers Dr. Ginge.

[@rfbead321]

I have been on a close to 0 carb diet for 2.5years. My brain no longer runs out of fuel!

[@rfbead321]

I wish I could give this video 100 thumbs up!

[@thestrongcarnivoress]

This is so fantastic, it all make so much more sense. I just wonder how to "help" everyone to see this? Most my friends and family don't believe no matter how much I try to explain. They have seen my huge lifestyle transformation being fat adapted on keto/carnivore woe, but still choose to ignore all the warning signs their bodies are giving them. At least you guys have saved me a fellow 🇿🇦. I will forever be grateful for you Rob and Tim, and the hundreds of other professionals I follow.

[@GT380man]

It is said that “Seeing is believing”. Unfortunately, EVEN seeing leads to no comprehension, even by those closest to you. I’ve experienced an analogous situation in relation to “covid”. Relatives know I’m a careful scientific researcher. They do not believe anything which contradicts what their doctor & experts on TV tells them.

[@rebeccaarcher5139]

Not much of an athlete but I can tell you that standing and teaching in my second language wears me out more than running does! Translating for someone else also sucks the life out of me! You would think I had run a marathon. I am sure that brain use takes as much energy as physical exercise. You only touched on that subject talking about surgery and energy use but I would love to know more about that.

[@Sherukka]

I use tea with MCT oil and found it really works.

[@michaeldillon3113]

I went for a walk with a friend of mine who is a Type 1 diabetic . We did about 8 miles but got a bit lost at the end and ended up doing about 12 miles . I am on a low carb journey but nowhere near fat adapted yet . I can normally out walk my friend as I do a lot of country walking . After about 10 miles I started to get tired but my type 1 friend seemed to get more energetic . When we finished the walk my friend tested his blood sugar and it was 2 ( in UK terms ) . He was slightly baffled because 2 is low and normally he would be symptomatically hypo . So I can only assume he is fat adapted ( when exercising ) because he wanted to carry on walking , even after 12 miles - even though his blood sugar was so low .

[@jeniferjohnson374]

I like how tho subjects might be the same among the KZbin carb docs but so far yours are the only videos with no bullshit, and actual useful info and no bs adverts as far as I’ve seen🌟

[@TteokbokkiNari]

I can imagine a parallel universe where Cywes has a supplement and keto/carnivore snack company. xD Could be a fun April Fools.

[@carrieteeps6224]

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I appreciate you for being our bridge. I learn so much from you. My life has been transformed.

[@DJMT-Africa]

This makes sense to me - when I don't feel physically able to exercise, but mentally I want to, I find that 5 minutes into the exercise, my physical energy ramps up to match my mental desire to workout, and it all, well, works out.

[@robertcywes2966]

Ur running in ketosis

[@penproton]

This is amazing work Prof Noakes, thank you so much for ever delving deeper and deeper into how the body benefits from the appropriate nutrition and make us all perform better. We are blessed to be alive during your time.

[@powerliftercarnivorecoachedgr]

I don't " bonk" like our Health Coach Kait calls it when we crash and burn, like you call it. I have plenty of energy for my powerlifting training, even my very hi rep sets of squats and deadlifts being fat adapted. I never consume any carbs and my morning workouts are fasted and I only drink black coffee in the morning. It's still a hard sell to others who are sugar addicted and can't train without their sugary energy drink. People would do better overall to become fat adapted and be in ketosis. Thank you for another great video, Doc! I'll be watching the long version of this.

[@MsTony1402]

Prof Noakes is THE best! I listen to all of his talks I can find. I would be interested in whether the brain is also at the centre/the main player for T2 diabetes? I often hear it’s the beta cells which get exhausted & just can’t pump out enough insulin but maybe the brain is more important/actually directing events. The beta cell wear out theory is similar to saying our ears eventually give up if we have to do loads of listening etc. These body parts are made to function and usage shouldn’t stop them from functioning properly...

[@miked5562]

So awesome - I love how we're all able to be right along with you and the other medical professionals on the edges of discovery! Thankyou for posting this, Dr Cywes!

[@TomBrown-ij3jk]

I am such a fan of Prof Noakes. I watch his trial, all sixty some odd episodes , if you will, and was thrilled to see the support from all over the world. It really wasn’t a trial but a university farce! I’m so glad I stumbled into this Keto community. 🙏

[@aprilgarcia4523]

Ty for the information 💚

[@T.K.111]

Fascinating!!

[@AngelaAStantonPhD]

Awesome!! Thank you!

[@dadbosworth6838]

Hi from NQ Australia I'm a sugar cane farmer I've been keto carnivor for 3 years with hugh

[@mudslinger888]

Hugh grant? He’s carnivore to?

[@carldaniel3938]

Excellent piece !!! Thank you

[@tanyaboshoff8361]

Prof Noakes is amazing! Thank you for sharing.💪🏼

[@sofializzy4519]

FASCINATING!

[@cookingketowithlee5001]

Thank you for sharing this amazing information! I am excited to watch the entire conversation.

[@susannaashworth5348]

Thanks so much for always keeping us informed Dr Cywes So incredibly important to incorporate this new knowledge to move ahead and become a healthier race all round

[@loarmesl69]

👌🏼 Thank you Dr. Cywes. God bless you and your family! 🙏🏼 😊

[@TyronPiteau]

Excellent video. Thanks Dr. Cywes.

[@monica79822]

Thanks so much for sharing this important information and educating the people to their own health, I always watch your videos when I can.

[@trackstumper8333]

Absolutely incredible new look on this...yet very plausible for us non experts and easy to understand. Great presentation Doc Rob and colleagues.

[@josephgreen2008]

Reminds me of a video I watched about people that burn several thousand calories a day as they climb Everest. The need to burn energy and keep yourself warm and the additional toll that the physical strain and what do they eat, Chocolate and lots of it, mountain climbing is where the ultimate athletes go. I think that a study of high altitudes as well as cold and nutrition could be an interesting study for what the brain needs in terms of nutrition when the body is under stress

[@manny4491]

Great Stuff! I have been feeling flat in my workouts for a while so, I will stay tuned! ">20 carbs a day"

[@evansvillecolorectalsurgery]

Thank you, this is an outstanding discussion of exercise physiology and of special interest to me. I have followed Dr. Noakes for many years. I'm a partially retired colorectal surgeon with an undergrad heavy in organic chemistry and biochem. I became committed to low carb as a lifestyle over 25 years ago as a result of my family history of full blown metabolic syndrome and early death in many family members. Except for GERD, I have remained very healthy. I am 68 yrs old and extremely active, working out 6-7 days a week since high school. Distance running for years and now biking/Arc trainer depending on the weather. Of course I have also played the usual assortment of sports, and continue to play senior softball competitively at a National level. I noticed a significant improvement in my endurance within a few months of going low carb, especially while playing hockey. It has been particularly noticeable as I have aged. My muscles and joints might ache a bit more given my age, but my endurance is better than it was when playing ball in college. Completely subjective of course and a case study of one (myself!). That said, I can do everything at higher intensity, for longer periods of time. It is especially true on the ball diamond where I play outfield, pinch run for other players, and never have to come out of a game for being exhausted. I certainly couldn't have said this 25 years ago. I have a number of younger friends doing ultra running, biking, and triathlons who switched to low carb with very positive results...so I think the evidence is there that we see improvement in performance in certain athletes. Understanding the physiology and the role played by our brain is fascinating and makes perfect sense. Keep up the great work. I will now be following your future broadcasts, Dr. Jim Waller

[@rikwen96]

Very fascinating! I am wondering how this will impact not only performance athletes but also people who have to the strength to perform at extreme levels of activity, such as military, first responders and people who go to extraordinary activities like mountain climbing or other activities of that sort. Maybe they don't have long activity times such as Dr. Noakes was talking about, but even with the average Joe on the street, wouldn't that also impact what foods we are recommending people to eat and how to plan for emergencies where people might be in extreme stress or activity? I am rambling, but I am looking forward to the entire conversation to see what the rest of your panel has to contribute to get a better overview of this new approach.

[@jamieburton1805]

Many special forces already use LCHF.

[@watcherworld5873]

Thank you for this video. I think I may actually have a shot at beating my Marathon PR from 10 years ago now. Incidentally, I now add a pat of butter to my food. Now only is this healthier, but it definitely improves the taste. I am not exaggerating by saying that people like Prof. Noakes saved my life.

[@lorettadillon-ham1574]

Prof Tim Noakes is my #1 Hero second to none 💝

[@allisonfarah5146]

Love Tim Noakes. I'm a disciple.

[@DJMT-Africa]

Doc, I only have one question... when is the next segment :-)? Well done, love it!

[@robertcywes2966]

Next week

[@arwenhardy1995]

Very interesting information. Logical to this lay-person. I'm an happy grateful telepatient of yours, Dr. Cywes. You recently recommend intentional excercise for me. As a type 2 diabetic with cirrhosis and renal stenosis (along with secondary hypertension) does any of this new information apply to me? Thanks and God bless. B.B.

[@petergoldberg5162]

Love absolutely everything I hear. I feel that on the days that I’m not at optimal performance it’s sleep deprivation and not caloric deprivation. Would this align to what Prof says or is sleep deprivation not related to this?

[@rlemacs]

Also take a look at the connection between the organ’s in the stomach and the brain.

[@CarbageMan]

It's fascinating, but oddly, it's sort of intuitive, if you go back to the origin of ketogenic diets. People treat seizures with ketones, going _way_ back. On the most basic level, ketones allow them to (wait for it) _perform_ better, because the brain runs better on ketones. If it works for them, it would seem to make us all sharper when we push ourselves to the limit, because-as you say-the brain is our quarterback. Keep the quarterback ideally fueled. This can also support the use of fasting for meditation, about which we already knew. Running on ketones reduces my spinal inflammation to the point where I'm adding MCT oil to my last meal of the day to boost my ketones and reduce inflammation overnight by "jump starting" ketone production (there was a study done on this, which is why I tried it, and it works well for me.)

[@sf8290]

Will we be able to hear the other Dr speak on how cells are affected in Type 1 diabetics.... being one myself I was very interested in hearing him speak.

[@stephenandrewsrealestatevi7138]

Question #1... Does the brain give the actual signal to release lactic acid in to the muscles in order to protect the body, not the straight out fatiguing of the muscle due to exertion as we were taught to believe? Question #2... If the muscle can never run out of glycogen, then why does/would the brain run out of glycogen?... Seems paradoxical.

[@mudslinger888]

Lactic is a byproduct

[@MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy]

This is not completely new information. As an endurance athletes' have known for many years that only 200-300 calories can be absorbed exogenously per hour. So for events longer than a few hours after glycogen has been depleted, the other place the glucose would come from is fat. Also I think what we have to remind people that there is not an on/off switch in the human body when it comes to fueling the cells. Glycogen is never completely depleted and it is always being repleted. Fat is always been burned and built at the same time. At any one time, fat, glycogen, glucose from our gut and proteins from our muscles are being constantly broken down and built back up unless we are in a severe form of starvation. And as the video says, we will still breakdown all of the above so we can save the brain.

[@robertcywes2966]

New info is that the brain is the regulator not the muscles

[@MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy]

@@robertcywes2966 We should not be surprised. It is just protecting itself. I would love to have you on our podcast to discuss the topic. Thank you for responding.

[@zionpadfield]

Absolutely fascinating! I have been an endurance athlete for over 20 years (long distance cyclist). Until I switched to a Keto diet two years ago, I consumed 60 grams of carbs every hour on the bike (for four or five hours per ride). Now I can do a quick 60-mile ride with nothing but an electrolyte drink mix (no carbs). I would like to know what is suggested to eat during long bike rides (eventually most of us do get hungry).

[@TONYRAZZO77]

I'm not a dr but would think that MCT oil would be like rocket fuel for you.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

MCT oils are good, if your digestive system handles them. But they give me loose stools, which is not a good thing while out exercising. I found useful on long runs bringing along some coconut butter that is largely fat but with some carbs.

[@zionpadfield]

@@MarmaladeINFP - Four or five hour rides while consuming very much oil just isn't going to work (too far away from any restrooms). I have been using small tubes of almond butter and tolerate it well. I was just wondering if these brilliant doctors had something better to suggest. Dr. Noakes and Dr. Cywes have truly changed my life (and probably saved it as well).

[@C.Medina]

Happy for you David, don't met that many cyclist in a LC diet life style. I'm a bariatric athlete and gravel mix terrain cyclist myself and can hold for up to 3 hours with just electrolytes as well. As long that I don't do punchy climbs or passed of zone 3 heart rate I'm fine for hours. I follow some of Zach bitter advice and bought a softflack and put purees of whole food there instead crazy gels.

[@mudslinger888]

@@TONYRAZZO77 why not try it and find out what happens if you drank mct during a long workout? Geeesh I cant think of anything worse,

[@bastianingerle2907]

Hi, first i want to appreciate that novel emphasis on the brain. BUT: The classical argument for carbs is that it allows for fuller, and faster filled glycogen stores. With more glycogen available (in liver and muscle) you would be more protected against the hypoglycemia resulting in performance drop. So this can easily be turned into an argument FOR carb consumption. How would you respond to that? Or what piece am i missing?

[@debbie2027]

THANK YOU ... so grateful 🙏 Isn't your brain a muscle too? I am limited on how much I can exercise but did share it on FB

[@travisrodrique2716]

Dr. Can you comment on working the night shift? 3 months out of the year I work 6PM till 6AM. Then the rest of the year I work 7AM till 530. How can I optimize my energy at night? I'm intermittent fasting and eating a keto diet. But after I eat I get really tired for about 1-2 hours.

[@duststorm7287]

I'm strict carnivore. Almost 7 years now. My blood glucose runs a constant 150 or higher unless i fast for a day or 2. As soon as I start eating it goes right back up. Of course I feel great, no drugs needed at 66 years old. This is somewhat new for me as my A1c hasbeen as low as 4.3. It started about 9 months ago. My insulin has always been under 4. It's really not concerning other than it started after a bad bout of covid. I'm going to remain carnivore as eating plant matter is not an option for me in my opinion. Plant toxinsmade me sick. Carnivore cured me. Just wondering if the glucose rise is really glucagon being measured. Thoughts?

[@JN-or1zr]

I wonder what your cholesterol numbers are... If you are one of those lean mass hyper responders Dr. Berry talks about? (Sorry, can't remember if Cywes has spoken of them too). What's your BMI?

[@clacinatanner9163]

@@JN-or1zr actually DAVE FELDMAN just posted a new video on a study of LMHR, worth a look as is his site

[@Pooshee123]

I had a doctor tell me that higher glucose can be a symptom of viral infection. It seems troubling that yours has lasted so long. Has your doctor been able to shed any light on covid and your glucose?

[@duststorm7287]

@@JN-or1zr 12to 15% bodyfat. Don't give a flying crap about cholesterol. Tris are low. I was a foer400 pounder 20 years ago. I was insulin dependant. Quit it cold turkey and it took 6 months of very low carb to get glucose under 8.5. But after that it lowered for years as I lost bodyfat. I've been at my goal weight of 200 pounds for about 6 years now. I cured my conjestive heart failure kidney disease and a couple of auto immune diseases mostly from the strict carnivore. I eat meat when I'm hungry, eat whenever I want and as much as I want. My bodyfat fluctuates from 12 to 15% depending on activity and how much fat I eat. I eat ribeye, fatty heritage pork and fatcap pieces at times other times I eat lean beef and sometimes chicken breast. Mostly rat what my body calls for.

[@JN-or1zr]

@@duststorm7287 I guess I should be more clear. Look into LMHR, especially with your BMI.

[@CVo83]

This is fantastic! I’d like for Professor Noakes to define “elite” athlete that makes up the very small subset of individuals that might see a performance differentiator with carbohydrate consumption. What level of strength training, exercise, or movement would constitute an “elite” title?

[@robertcywes2966]

Will ask him

[@mudslinger888]

Good question, I found it so annoying that Dr. C doesn’t seem to even recognize the spectrum between an ordinary guy“ like himself and elite athletes. I can tell you from experience over decades that my tree trimming, construction, farming workers including moi were as fit as a top athlete. We raced mountain bikes on the weekends for fun, league tennis, skydiving, windsurfing, scuba, and here in CO mtb to the top of 14ers to fly fish lunch. Much like the amazing plains indians who are the healthiest humans recorded with none of our civilized issues. there is a massive spectrum between a couch potato/office sitter who cant go an hour without donuts and coffee - and an athletic job or career in a very physical work thats far closer to an elite or career athlete. We were animals in top condition. Honest work is the best life imo!

[@colinpearson6568]

Very interesting but what do you think Dr Jack kruse says about light

[@gytis321s2]

Mhmm interesting... Ima a Average Joe. But I want to understand... So if I go do 12 pullups and can't do 13 no matter what. And even after a minute or two I can barely do few more. So what does this mean ? What is the mechanism that stops me from doing more ? I'm not tired, but I can't do anymore. So it's muscle fault ? Or what is happening ? Do I burn all my glycogen during 12 pullups so I can't do more ? What determines the strength and endurance ? And fun fact, it's somehow way easier to exercise when I'm fasted. Many would argue this opinion, but for me it works.

[@thestrongcarnivoress]

Exactly my question also. I do weights training and lift heavy stuff🏋️ and get muscle fatigue, I train fasted and am a ketovore & do OMAD most of the time. I can train for hours but only so many reps at a time before I have to rest a few minutes to do the next set as my muscles give up.

[@zdravkodemirev3813]

That would be the lactic acid in action. You have to consider that during those type of exercises your body is producing energy without oxygen. It is the glycolitic energy system that can supply us for a short period of time. They say max. 90sec

[@marliesc53]

Very interesting information. Dr. Cywes I have now this question and would like to know if I am on the right or wrong track: I am keto adapted, T1.5 and have been wondering why I don't feel lows. Could the reason be, that my brain keeps my bloodsugar steady as it gets enough ketones regardless if my bloodsugar goes low?

[@marliesc53]

I just came across a video by Dr. Jason Fung where he explained that by being fat adapted is the reason for not feeling lows, because the brain switches to burning ketones. Dr Jason Fung - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b33JlWmdnsRloa8

[@robertcywes2966]

Ketones

[@chrissvenningson1747]

I would really like to know where I can see the summit in March 2022. Will you post it Doctor ? Just wondering where I can view that conference. I’m 54, type 2 diabetic, 90% carnivore. Thank you. And yes, my Doctor still tells me to eat a bit of everything including multi grain bread. Crazy.

[@grannyanne1000]

What about the non athletes? Just exercising? Very interesting topic! People with metabolic burnout ?

[@megaswenson]

Everybody runs better on ketones, but a select few superathletes, and then only under certain conditions. But I've known this for a couple of years. And I thought I'd gotten the information via Noakes. So, I'm wondering what's different about this new revelation.

[@kateaye3506]

How does this affect those with gut issues, such as Coeliac, Crohn's etc? Also, I'd love to know how workers in physically demanding jobs that require an alert brain and do long hours keep going.

[@robertcywes2966]

No carbs no celiac. So darn simple. Carnivore is best crohns diet. Watch my video on this channel

[@richardwagner8853]

This revelation sounds like truly breaking news for the ultra-marathoner who has completed six months of full fat adaption. For us average Joes, I did not fully understand its relevance. The brain has always been the quarterback and has always tried to protect itself. Please tell us more about the impact of this new revelation on the average Joe.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Whether running a marathon or spending a long tiring day at work, your brain functioning is less likely to bonk out if you're fat-adapted and in ketosis.

[@CarbageMan]

@Dr Cywes - I wonder about the Randle Cycle in this context. Doesn't the body have to "switch over" between ketones and glucose? How is it that supplementing with glucose can help? Is it that the body simply tops of the glycogen reserves while we are burning ketones, or is it that part of the body actually _can_ run on ketones while part of the body runs on glucose?

[@robertcywes2966]

Not one or the other. Both used simultaneously under optimal circumstances

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Some fat-adapted and insulin sensitive athletes on a keto diet can eat large amounts of carbs while remaining in ketosis because, while training or competing, they are burning off the glucose so quickly.

[@CarbageMan]

@@robertcywes2966Given the Randle Cycle this should not happen, unless Randle is wrong or I misinterpret it.

[@TopgunB]

Is Tim saying as a keto fat adapted marathoner that I should not bother taking any carbohydrates during a marathon or Comrades (90km)

[@MarmaladeINFP]

I've heard some athletes say they train in ketosis, then compete mostly in ketosis, and only use carbs near the end of a competition to get that extra boost. Those on a keto diet are more insulin sensitive and so will use glucose more efficiently. But I don't know the details of how keto athletes use carbs and how they know when to use them.

[@pwinters100554]

I need your comments.I was carnivore first for one year cero carbs and then keto carnivore for two years 80% fat. The problem was that I kept increasing my medication for rheumatoid arthritis almost double!!!When I heard that saturated fat is inflammatory I dropped the beef fat and butter which was my main source of fat and the following day that quit this food I didn’t have inflammation in my knuckles!!!! I started replacing the fat for avocado and MCT oil and it doesn’t give me the same reaction. But the other problem is that I got tested for vitamins and I had very low the following: gamma tocopherol, lycopene, alpha carotene, beta carotene, vitamin C , ,chromium, malondualdehyde, in terms of hormones my adrenals were two low. Anyways I don’t know what to do any thoughts? 🙏

[@pwinters100554]

@@balidayz Thank you so much for your advice

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Research shows that there are only health problems with saturated fat when PUFAs are too low. And it's specifically omega-3s that are anti-inflammatory. There is a role PUFAs play in the utilization of saturated fats. So, what you may think is excess saturated fat might actually be a deficiency of PUFAs. Just make sure to keep your omega-6s and omega-3s in balance, which should happen naturally if you avoid seed oils and eat pasture-raised meat, although pasture-raised is less significant for beef because cows can convert dietary fat into any other kind of fat. That said, dairy is really high in saturated fat and so PUFA supplementation might be necessary. By the way, there are some good Roe oil and krill oil supplements that will give you some omega-3s without potentially giving you too much. Always take omega-3s at the lowest dosage required, as long as your omega-6s are also kept low. But the more physically active you are the more you'll burn through your PUFAs.

[@pwinters100554]

@@MarmaladeINFP Ben thank you so much for your detailed comments😊

[@troyhiscock3984]

Your the best....🌏

[@alexkelly757]

What's a quarter backs role in the analogy? I'm from the UK and i don't understand

[@DrPetesKetoKlub]

The implications of this hypothesis is that keto adaption is probably orchestrated by the brain as well. In fact, maybe everything boils down to serving the brains energy needs.

[@robertcywes2966]

Exactly!

[@Harrycowlton]

So the wall is actually low brain sugar and endurance depends on the ability to utilise fat once the glycogen tanks are getting low as we cannot top them up fast enough?

[@robertcywes2966]

Yes.

[@danielmccarthyy]

When I am running a 30 mile high elevation trail run and I come to the snack table at mile 10, should I: (a) eat potato chips and a candy bar, (b) eat some bacon from my vest, or (c) not eat and just keep running? Thank you!!

[@TerriblePerfection]

I listen to my body. It's very wise.

[@thehorseyourodeinon2041]

What about timing of meals and sports performance?

[@robertcywes2966]

Separate them. Eat routinely, exercise routinely. Dont eat bc u exercised or are going to

[@mvubu6823]

If ever the world needed proof of how a scientist can be so sure he's right, when he is hopelessly wrong, just look at the career or prof. Noakes. Good guy, hugely passionate, extremely engaging and caring but holy hell did he damn us all when he shoved pasta and energade down our throats marathon after marathon.

[@DJMT-Africa]

I used to run 10km 3X a week. I am now down to 1X a week for the same, as I have become leaner and want to preserve muscle. I've been ketovore for the past 27 weeks, and I can attest to having better stamina both for the 10km runs, as well as my HIIT exercises, since going back to an ancestral diet.

[@robertcywes2966]

You wont outrun your muscles. Stay ketosis

[@rubiccube8953]

I always thought that if the body used too much oxygen it needed a mechanism to stop the brain from being starved from oxygen. It seems this is the case for carbohydrate.

[@225rip]

I have been eating nuts and bacon on my triathlon training days during workouts; seems to work for me. Anybody else eating like this?

[@1eingram]

What about ketones?

[@mudslinger888]

If you are a carnivore it’s automatic you’ll be in ketosis likely within three days not eating plants.

[@CVo83]

And what about those practitioners that still believe that glucose is the preferred energy source of the brain?

[@robertcywes2966]

Love them.. they create new patients for me

[@maiaallman4635]

What is the implication of this finding for T1D people?

[@maiaallman4635]

Ok, I got the answer. If you're fat adapted, low BG won't make you pass out.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@maiaallman4635 "low" is not a good term. Depends how low is low. Even fat adapted there are límites / specific amount for that person

[@doncoddington3246]

so when getting fatiqued, would a sweet piece of hard candy or gum trick the brain and allow you to keep going?

[@claresimon5040]

Hi Dr Rob. I've been following you for the last 6 months on my transition to keto. I believe I am now fat adapted. I listened to today's KZbin on elite athletic performance. I'm a veteran race cyclist and now race and train fasted (who would ever have thought!) I perform at national level for my age - 57. I race anything from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, so short and sharp is my game. I have raced fasted, online this year, and went like a rocket. I suppose I'm wondering how to eek out the maximal benefits. I'm approaching my first race season (March 2022) on keto and wonder how I can maximise my performance on keto at high intensity. I can ride all day at endurance pace with no food, but that's already mastered. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Best regards, A big fan, Clare Bedfordshire, UK.

[@robertcywes2966]

Same principle. Ketones are the fuel most important to the brain after about 20 to 30 min

[@paulneelamkavil8134]

I happen to watch Noakes video about three and half year back. Our stories are parallel. I was also a medical College professor, exercise enthusiast, following largely plant based diet for 25 years. Became a diabetic, happened to see Prof Knox video and then everything changed for the better. Now I try to spread this word around.

[@sgarchetier]

Great stuff! Ha ha so does it mean the old adage "mind over matter" holds true? The best athletes are also those with the most "grit" and mental strength to "overcome" "fatigue". Or rather is able to allow the brain to allow the body to take the limit further. Kind of scary though...imagine a drug developed that can sever the brain signalling to muscles....sounds like a universal solider sci-fi flick! Maybe a direct ketone shot is that "drug". (Think Dr d'Agostino is researching into that for seizures in combat diving) Also, why does the blood sugar drop and why can't we refuel the brain with glucose to keep the body going? Is there some kind of signalling interchange between muscle and brain to inform each other to stop?

[@SandyBatten1962]

Now 'bonking' makes sense..brain bonking not body bonking

[@bigwhg5848]

It’s common sense, that we overlooked!

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

At least Tim admits it is about "low" carb, not talking about no carb diets for athletes. Too many doctors and KZbinrs trying to push no carb. Plus he talks about need for carbs for high end athletes, that is awesome to hear. #1 major problem is how many define "high end" athletes. Most think of iron man competitors or tour de France riders. I think in terms of profesional motocross riders. Higher heart rates. Time / duration can be a factor but also extreme heart rates most marathon runners do not match the heart rate levels of motocross riders. Keep in mind with motocross it is life and death event, plus add in factors like dehydration pushes up the heart rate as well as sheer Fear and Adrenaline. So, the question to present to Mr. Noakes - How long does he feel a "fat adapted" athlete will function at a 180+ BPM and no carb diet? We have had test subjects die! (Various situations, most from passing out at high speeds, working on remote glucose monitor with automatic telemetry to have prediction capabilities). Right, average person keto / low carb is perfect, addiction patients no carbs, metabolicly unhealthy might also be no carbs depending on situation, average athletes it is about correct carbs, high heart rate athletes or long duration athletes it is not about low or high but "correct sizing" the carbs for the event and fat adaptation training.

[@MarmaladeINFP]

Some athletes seem to do fine on a very low-carb diet, even carnivore. But there are some carbs in meat too. There was a recent video about the nocebo effect and dietary expectations. There was a study where the macronutrient amounts were controlled at various levels but the food tasted the same for all subjects. Individuals who stated a need for carbs did worse when they thought they weren't getting carbs, even when they actually were getting carbs. As for those who stated no need for carbs, they had physical performance that was unaffected by real and perceived carb levels.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@MarmaladeINFP yes, absolutely agree for athletes with moderate heart rates, or high heart rates but short duration or lots of rest time: sprinter, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, powerlifters, ..... All can do well on low carb and even to the point of a keto / carnivore. Yes some carbs in some meats. Tour de France and marathon runners should have a flex type diet of fat adaptation and higher carbs around events (but still in the low carb ranges). My focus of the comment and interest is long distance motocross athletes with the HIGHEST heart rates of any sport and for the longest period of time and generally youngest age athletes 15 to 30 yrs old being their prime years.

[@mudslinger888]

I hear ya regarding motocross racing, I did it two years ago. I also think of top chess players who consume just as memory calories if not more than other top athletic events. Pretty much proves the brain connection is where it’s at. I had a serious TBI with a virus and my barometer is the level of brain fog or vertigo, it’s all about nose to tail animal foods. I was carnivore strict for a year, I can tell you our body makes whatever carbs it requires. Blood sugar will go up. Book keto fast and carnivore code both explain this very well. Also Sun mid day and massive is huge for me, taking D3 pills not even close…

[@MarmaladeINFP]

@@mudslinger888 - That has been my experience. For many years now, I've been on various low-carb and zero-carb diets. Even on strict carnivore, I can go for long runs while mixing it up with wind sprints. I can go on like that for hours without running out of energy. Obviously, my body is producing all the glucose I need without any problem. But that might not be true for everyone, as metabolic fitness varies greatly.

[@desmondberry528]

Its ironic that the opening statment from what could be a doctor, off the bat I can hear he is congested and one has to wonder why? Is he really on the diet.

[@patricktheut6120]

you guys are missing the point, but close. the human body does the following. first it burns D as fast as you burn glucose and ketones. D levels drop and you slow down. The brain needs D. second, as you work out you generate peroxides inside all cells. peroxides are controlled/bound up in the cells by CoQ10 and Menaquinone 4. as the cell CoQ10 and 4 drops, the liver has to make up for it also. if you don't have the K stores or 10 stores you slow down as the peroxides rise. Now, the brain controls the heart rate. if you work out above where you have trained, the brain will shut off the muscle groups you are using. so as to keep you from killing yourself (over-revving the pump). glucose is only a symptom. you run best past an hour on ketones. Prior to that its all glucose. fat adaptation with the olympic athletes I work with takes 4 to 6 months. (three olympic medalists - - - numerous HS champs) remember, if you liver is not making MK-7 you lose 11% endurance. additionally if the micro stress fractures are present and getting worse the brain will shut down the athlete. this is solved by proper D, MK-4, and Magnesium levels. its all about the brain - - - - that is true. rock on.

[@mudslinger888]

Agreed and I would add that there is simply no comparison to massive full body midday sunshine! I can take D3 pills all winter and test well over 100 but it’s not even close. Sun is pre-sulfated and offers many other benefits like nitric oxide. It’s like natural chemo to my post viral infection, reduces pain, is pure energy Nutrition.

[@cetogenicaportugal8514]

OH MY GOD THIS IS HUGE 😱😱😱😱😱

[@Pollmak]

...so what is the best foods for the brain and that assists with athletic/sport performance? We need a list I will start: 1. Walnuts

[@JN-or1zr]

A1. Tallow

[@arwenhardy1995]

Protein.

[@akhusal]

Eggs

[@emh8861]

Salmon

[@mudslinger888]

Animal foods nose to tail including organs! Liver is my multivitamin mineral supplement. As a former competitive athlete I found the only plants that assist we’re Chlorella and spirulina

[@williamowen2422]

What Fats ,what Fats , What Fats -Quality , Amounts , Vegan ???

[@williamdennis1537]

Elite sports athletes? That’s distraction, Doc. How fast, how far, how much….zzzzz. Perhaps we should revisit Puck’s comment to Oberon.

[@robertcywes2966]

Im sorry you fell asleep. Perhaps ur brain is not fat adapted. Same principle for any prolonged brain activity🙂🧠💪

[@richardwagner8853]

By your Puck comment I assume you referring to Shakespeare's theme in Midsummer's Night Dream which is that we tend to fall in love with people who appear most beautiful to us. I agree. For this keto space on the internet, elite athletes should be treated like no more than lab rats... only useful for purposes of helping the average Joe.

[@williamdennis1537]

@@robertcywes2966 😉

[@felicitysmart2769]

Too much yada yada

[@mudslinger888]

Dr Cywes why do you ask such convoluted questions and ramble on so long? I so appreciate a concise train of thought, just found you too annoying and only interfered with Dr Noakes…

[@dougphillips5686]

FJB and F-China! Let's Go Brandon!

[@mudslinger888]

Hello Brandon