Food Quote by 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 metabolism. We do have metabolic flexibility and can operate on amino acids, glucose, or fat. – Dr. Terry Wahls””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2022, health and nutrition discussion
Humans historically thrived in ketosis; metabolic flexibility allows using various fuels.
In simple terms: Ketosis is natural for humans.
Consider metabolic flexibility in dietary choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- medical counseling
- personal health management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate metabolic flexibility into modern nutrition?
- What risks exist when adopting ketosis?
Modern diets often ignore metabolic history.