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Ketogenic Diet and Performance: Are you building muscle or losing fat?
The ketogenic diet (KD) is recognised for its potential to support fat loss, but its impact on physical performance, especially for athletes, remains contentious. While anecdotal evidence suggests performance benefits in some scenarios, scientific studies show mixed results. KDs may promote fat oxidation and weight loss but might not be ideal for enhancing muscle mass or performance in high-intensity activities.
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Research shows that Vitamin B9 (Folate) is crucial for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell production. This article explores the benefits of folate, its role during pregnancy, sources of Vitamin B9, daily requirements, deficiency risks, and the impact of folic acid fortification in foods.
Read MoreIntroduction to: The Ketogenic Diet (Part 2)
For some, the ketogenic diet has shown to be helpful with managing healthy blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes, as well as losing weight. Current studies now suggest that a ketogenic diet has neuroprotective effects, and can assist with brain health and different neurological disorders.
Read MoreAnti-cancer foods: The Healthiest Vegetables (Part 1)
Research shows that asparagus, broccoli, carrots and a few other types of vegetables offer essential nutrients crucial for overall health and have potential cancer-fighting properties. In this article, we explore these vegetables in more detail and also look into differences between organic and non-organic cultivation of vegetables.
Read MoreIntroduction to: The Ketogenic Diet (Part 1)
The ketogenic diet is designed to induce a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body's primary source of energy shifts from carbohydrates to fats. Its first application was helping with epilepsy and reducing seizures. If a ketogenic diet is able to help with such a serious condition, we should wonder about the positive effects it might have on those who are already healthy.
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