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“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” quote by Eric Westman MD
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““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””

Eric Westman MD

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.

Key Takeaway

Consider metabolic flexibility in dietary choices.

Themes

nutrition metabolism ketosis flexibility

Mood

informative scientific

Type

medical educational

When to use this quote

  • diet planning
  • medical counseling
  • personal health management

Key Concepts

biochemistry medicine dietary science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we integrate metabolic flexibility into modern nutrition?
  • What risks exist when adopting ketosis?
A Different Perspective

Modern diets often ignore metabolic history.

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