How the keto diet works: lowering carbs reduces insulin, empties glycogen stores and leads the liver to make ketones for fuel, a state called ketosis.
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The Role of Insulin on Keto: Why Lower Insulin Matters
How insulin regulates blood sugar and fat storage, why insulin falls on a ketogenic diet, and what that means for ketosis and insulin sensitivity.
Keto and Metabolic Health: Insulin Sensitivity and Repair
How the ketogenic diet may support metabolic health, including insulin sensitivity, blood sugar control and cellular repair processes like autophagy.
Keto and Inflammation: BHB, Blood Sugar and Omega-3s
How the ketogenic diet may lower inflammation through beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), steadier blood sugar, fewer AGEs and a better omega-3 balance.
Keto and Weight Management: How It May Help
How keto may support weight management through fat burning, appetite regulation, insulin sensitivity and muscle preservation, with realistic expectations.
How to Track Your Macros and Weight on Keto
How to set keto macro targets, track food and weight with an app or spreadsheet, and adjust your macros based on results.