“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 in heart disease, and the fact that ketosis reduces systemic inflammation is further evidence supporting the… — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“Steer clear of sugars in any form (including starchy carbohydrates) because they can be disruptive to the way you process and metabolize foods.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“There is only about one teaspoon of sugar in your entire bloodstream.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“So if ketosis is so desirable, then why has there been such deafening silence or even fierce negativity on the subject from health authorities?” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“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… — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“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… — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“Dr. Pescatore sees the ketogenic diet as a way to “enjoy life to the fullest and eat really well along the way.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“newborn babies who are exclusively breastfed will go into a state of ketosis within twelve hours of birth, and ketones provide about 25 percent… — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“During periods of starvation or fasting, the human brain can very easily switch over to using ketones as an alternative to glucose.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“the ADA makes no mention of the therapeutic use of ketogenic diets in controlling blood sugar and improving health—including” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“Confusion about the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis is a major issue.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, conventional nutritional guidelines continue to support the concept that carbohydrates are required for life and health.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
“There are three reasons why people fail to reach a ketogenic state: too many carbohydrates, too much protein, or not enough fat.” — Eric Westman MD Copy Share Image
