Ketosis

Cubit wrote:
:: I think it is cool that the body has alternate fueling functions.
:: Before low carb, I never would have guessed at such a thing.
::
:: My guess is that living in Ketosis has a different group of
:: advantages and disadvantages than living on glucose. My hope is
:: that it is a better choice.

I think it depends on who you are. For me it is.

:: My subjective experience is that there
:: are great benefits. These include complete control of type 2
:: diabetes and a stopping of routine dental decay.

As a type 2, it is a Godsend for me. I've been blessed with good teeth, but
I'm sure LCing doesn't hurt.

There are probably
:: some diseases only found in those who live in Ketosis, but for now,
:: anything has to be a superior choice to the effects of diabetes.
::

I hope not.

I don't think being in ketosis is best for those who need to perform
stenuous exercise for long periods of time. I think there are very few
people in the US who fit into that group, however.

:: I might note that I have read that the brain can use L-Glutamine as
:: an emergency fuel source. -That would make 3 brain fuels: Glucose,
:: Ketones, and L-Glutamine

Does the body make L-Glutamine? Enough to fuel the brain? When does it get
used - when the other two run out? Order of usage?

Just curious.

Cubit said:

I think it is cool that the body has alternate fueling functions. Before
low carb, I never would have guessed at such a thing.

Carb, fat, protein, alcohol. Four types of alternative fuels.

Quoted message said:

My guess is that living in Ketosis has a different group of advantages and
disadvantages than living on glucose. My hope is that it is a better
choice.

It is the predator's choice.

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My subjective experience is that there are great benefits.

Humans are the top predator on the planet. It takes about 5 million
years for the diet of a species to become its best choice based on
evolutionary history and prehumans started the move towards
predator around that long ago. So it's about the right time that
hunted food is the right food for humans.

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There are probably some diseases only found in those who live in
Ketosis

For hunter-gatherers I think accidents and fights with other types
of predators kill enough that they don't get much chance to develop
degenerative diseases. Hunting in the butch section of the grocery
store is a lot more safe than chasing a cape water buffalo with a
sharp stick.

Pat said:

What is the "butch section" of the grocery store? What exactly is a "butch"?

It's where the butcher butches.

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For hunter-gatherers I think accidents and fights with other types
of predators kill enough that they don't get much chance to develop
degenerative diseases. Hunting in the butch section of the grocery
store is a lot more safe than chasing a cape water buffalo with a
sharp stick.

What is the "butch section" of the grocery store? What exactly is a "butch"?

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Pat said:

What is the "butch section" of the grocery store? What exactly is a
"butch"?

It's where the butcher butches.

And the butchee's scream!