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Ketogenic diets have been shown to be effective in helping to control seizures and for the treatment of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. There is a large body of evidence documenting use in athletes, but less is known regarding conditions such as dementia and heart disease. Much of the promising data comes from animal studies or …
The estrogen deficiency following menopause is thought to impair women’s ability to use fat as an energy source. A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä shows that menopausal state or blood estrogen levels do not clearly determine the rate middle-aged women are able to use fat …
Intermittent fasting has been shown to have powerful beneficial effects on the mind and body, so it is no shock that it is becoming increasingly popular in the health and fitness world. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of eating and fasting, it doesn’t focus on what you are eating more …
Fasting appears not to be just a trend in fad diets as new research has confirmed fasting may provide a myriad of health benefits such as preventing disease and supporting longevity; restricting food intake may offer discernable and desirable beneficial effects on health and well being. Calorie counting can be a helpful tool for weight …
Ketone supplements may help to lower blood sugar levels and help to reduce and control blood sugar spikes for diabetics as published in The Journal Of Physiology. Type 2 diabetes and obesity have now become a growing global concern in the past few decades. Contributing factors to these conditions are linked to increased …