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> [“There is only about one teaspoon of sugar in your entire bloodstream.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/there-is-only-about-one-teaspoon-of-sugar-in-your-entire-bloodstream/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

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## More by Eric Westman MD

> [“Steer clear of sugars in any form (including starchy carbohydrates) because they can be disruptive to the way you process and metabolize foods.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/steer-clear-of-sugars-in-any-form-including-starchy-carbohydrates/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“There is only about one teaspoon of sugar in your entire bloodstream.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/there-is-only-about-one-teaspoon-of-sugar-in-your-entire-bloodstream/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“So if ketosis is so desirable, then why has there been such deafening silence or even fierce negativity on the subject from health authorities?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/so-if-ketosis-is-so-desirable-then-why-has-there-been-such-deafening/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“If our early ancestors hadn’t developed a way to use ketones for energy, our species would have ended up on Darwin’s short list eons…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/if-our-early-ancestors-hadn-t-developed-a-way-to-use-ketones-for/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“eating a ketogenic diet lowers inflammation naturally, without the use of prescription medications such as statins. It’s this inflammation that is the true culprit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/eating-a-ketogenic-diet-lowers-inflammation-naturally-without-the-use/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“Dr. Pescatore sees the ketogenic diet as a way to “enjoy life to the fullest and eat really well along the way.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/dr-pescatore-sees-the-ketogenic-diet-as-a-way-to-enjoy-life-to-the/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“newborn babies who are exclusively breastfed will go into a state of ketosis within twelve hours of birth, and ketones provide about 25 percent…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/newborn-babies-who-are-exclusively-breastfed-will-go-into-a-state-of/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“During periods of starvation or fasting, the human brain can very easily switch over to using ketones as an alternative to glucose.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/during-periods-of-starvation-or-fasting-the-human-brain-can-very/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“the ADA makes no mention of the therapeutic use of ketogenic diets in controlling blood sugar and improving health—including”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/the-ada-makes-no-mention-of-the-therapeutic-use-of-ketogenic-diets-in/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“Confusion about the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis is a major issue.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/confusion-about-the-difference-between-ketosis-and-ketoacidosis-is-a/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“Unfortunately, conventional nutritional guidelines continue to support the concept that carbohydrates are required for life and health.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/unfortunately-conventional-nutritional-guidelines-continue-to-support/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“There are three reasons why people fail to reach a ketogenic state: too many carbohydrates, too much protein, or not enough fat.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/there-are-three-reasons-why-people-fail-to-reach-a-ketogenic-state/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“Many chronic symptoms and health conditions—such as fatigue, sleepiness, mood disorders, insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, lipid disorders, high blood pressure, headaches (including migraines), gas,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/many-chronic-symptoms-and-health-conditions-such-as-fatigue/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“Who says your health doesn’t improve on the low-carb lifestyle?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/who-says-your-health-doesn-t-improve-on-the-low-carb-lifestyle/)

[Eric Westman MD](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-westman-md/)

> [“Humans went into ketosis every winter for thousands of generations. Being in a low level of ketosis is the more natural state for our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/eric-westman-md/humans-went-into-ketosis-every-winter-for-thousands-of-generations/)

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