There has been quite a stir regarding a recent report which states that the ketogenic diet actually causes insulin resistance. This theory has been debunked many times over the past several years yet we still keep on hearing that the keto or carnivore diet is going to kill us if we keep doing it. The actual truth of the matter is quite to the contrary of the mis/dis information that we are seeing and there are quite a few conflicts of interest involved in this reporting. Most of these opponents to this lifestyle are simply regurgitating information that is long outdated and has been superseded by new, actual studies from the very recent past.
The old studies (that they keep quoting) were done by the FDA, AHA etc. many years ago, and those studies were funded by the sugar and agricultural industries. A huge conflict of interest when all is said and done.
Let’s lay out below what insulin resistance actually is, how it works, and the things we can do to eliminate the problem all together. Source links to this information are located at the end of this article.
We have also included information regarding the Carnivore way of eating as it is very closely related to the keto diet in how it actually works to reverse/eliminate many of our modern metabolic illnesses.
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Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to utilize insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and is produced by the pancreas. When insulin resistance occurs, the body’s cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, which leads to high blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Research has shown that low carbohydrate diets such as the ketogenic and carnivore diets can help reverse insulin resistance. This report will provide an overview of insulin resistance, the ketogenic and carnivore diets, and how they can help reverse insulin resistance.
Insulin Resistance:
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become resistant to the effects of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and regulates blood sugar levels. When insulin resistance occurs, the body’s cells do not respond to insulin properly, which leads to high blood sugar levels. Over time, insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other health problems.
Ketogenic Diet:
The ketogenic diet is a low carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has been shown to help reverse insulin resistance. The diet involves reducing carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day and increasing fat intake. This causes the body to enter a state of ketosis, where it begins to burn fat for energy instead of glucose. Ketosis has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, which helps the body to utilize insulin properly.
Research has shown that the ketogenic diet can help improve insulin sensitivity in both healthy individuals and those with type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism found that a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet improved insulin sensitivity in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Another study published in the journal Diabetes Therapy found that a ketogenic diet improved insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese individuals.
Carnivore Diet:
The carnivore diet is a diet that consists of eating only animal products, such as meat, fish, and eggs. The diet is high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrates. Although the carnivore diet is controversial, some studies have shown that it can help reverse insulin resistance.
A study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes found that a low carbohydrate, high protein diet improved insulin sensitivity in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Another study published in the journal Nutrients found that a high protein, low carbohydrate diet improved insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese individuals.
Conclusion:
Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder that can lead to type 2 diabetes and other health problems. The ketogenic and carnivore diets have been shown to help reverse insulin resistance by improving insulin sensitivity. These diets involve reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing fat and protein intake. The ketogenic and carnivore diets are very effective strategies for improving insulin sensitivity and reversing insulin resistance.
Sources:
- Nutrition & Metabolism: A low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet to treat type 2 diabetes https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-2-34
- Diabetes Therapy: The effects of a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet on the polycystic ovary syndrome: A pilot study https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13300-018-0373-9
- Nutrition & Diabetes: Effects of a low carbohydrate, high protein diet on glycemic control and lipid profile in type 2 diabetes patients: A randomized controlled trial https://www.nature.com/articles/nutd201630