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Keto adaptation

blanman27

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Hi

I am confused about attitudes towards 'keto adaptation'. I have read lots of books relating to low carb, sat fats etc and keto adaptation is a unavoidable result of low carbing. It is a natural state for the body which has evolved over millions of years (see http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketosis.html). Yet posts I have read on this forum warn against ketones in the blood/urine?! Either eating low carb is good for diabetes or it isn't. Which is it? Dr Bernstein's book recommends a very low carb diet which must result in a state of 'keto adaptation' surely? And if proof is needed of it's safety then he is it! I would point doubters to the above link or any of the many books on the subject, such as:

The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living - Jeff S Volek & Stephen D Phinney
Why We Get Fat and What to do About It - Gary Taubes
Eat Fat - Get Thin - Barry Groves

All these books promote low carb living and are fully referenced to their sources.

Best Regards to all

Paul Blanshard

PS: If I am missing something here, please enlighten me with real evidence and it's sources.
 
There are two different conditions:

ketosis, in which state the body runs on ketones and is, as you rightly say, a perfectly natural condition when the human body adapts to a low-carbohydrate diet;

and ketoacidosis, which happens more to Type 1 diabetics, though I believe it can happen with Type 2s in some circumstances. I'm afraid I don't understand it fully, but any Type 1 who runs high blood glucose levels and has high ketones is seriously ill and usually needs hospital treatment.

There is more discussion on the forum (Search "ketoacidosis") and elsewhere via Google, including Wikipedia. There will also be some more knowledgeable members alon soon to help further.

Viv 8)
 
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