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A ketogenic diet, ketosis and ketoacidosis
Many people, health professionals included confuse the natural state of ketosis which occurs on ketogenic diets for a potentially dangerous condition called ketoacidosis. Dr Paul Mason explains the difference.
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Is LDL cholesterol bad?
LDL carries cholesterol and triglycerides around the circulation and is often referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’. This is not the whole story however, as LDL serves many important functions and only becomes a problem with potential to narrow arteries when damaged. High blood sugar levels which may result from consuming excess carbohydrates is one cause…
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Calories are NOT all created equal – how a ketogenic diet can give you a metabolic advantage
Dr Paul Mason dismantles the ‘calories in calories out’ myth, explaining how a ketogenic diet will both reduce your appetite, and increase your energy expenditure.
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Fibre worsens constipation and this can be a problem on ketogenic diets – Dr Paul Mason
Despite long being considered the solution to constipation, fibre may actually be the cause. Dr Paul Mason discusses how illogical the longstanding belief is that fibre helps constipation, and reviews the supporting research.