Ketogenic State Quotes 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.”

— Eric Westman MD

“There is only about one teaspoon of sugar in your entire bloodstream.”

— 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?”

— 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…

— 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…

— 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.”

— 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…

— 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.”

— Eric Westman MD

“the ADA makes no mention of the therapeutic use of ketogenic diets in controlling blood sugar and improving health—including”

— Eric Westman MD

“Confusion about the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis is a major issue.”

— Eric Westman MD

“Unfortunately, conventional nutritional guidelines continue to support the concept that carbohydrates are required for life and health.”

— 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.”

— Eric Westman MD