“Humans went into ketosis every winter for thousands of generations. Being in a low level of ketosis is the more natural state for our metabolism. We do have metabolic flexibility and can operate on amino acids, glucose, or fat. –… — 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
