On this episode of What the Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery sits down with Dr. Jacob Wilson. Together they discuss if it is possible to gain muscle while on a ketogenic diet. They share the results from their 10 week study and explain them down to the molecular level. Plus, stay tuned to hear Dr. Wilson’s tips for gaining muscle while on keto.

“Interval training might actually increase ketosis over normal steady state slow cardio.”

- Dr. Jacob Wilson

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Timestamps:

0:54 Can I gain muscle on keto?

2:00 Results from Dr. Wilson and Dr. Lowery’s 10 week study

4:44 Muscle gain on Keto - Understanding the results at a molecular level

6:30 Protein intake for gain muscle on Keto

7:23 Elderly protein intake on Keto

8:00 Study finding carbohydrates blunting the protein synthesis response

11:10 How your body re-synthesizes your carb source

14:14 Tips for gaining muscle on the Ketogenic diet

Resources:

• National Strength and Conditioning Association

Connect with Dr. Jacob Wilson

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• themusclephd.com

Connect with Dr. Ryan Lowery

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Ketogenic.com