If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam continue answering YOUR questions about nutritional ketosis in Episode 41.

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Hi Jimmy and The Doc,

I read an article this week that dismissed the ketogenic diet for some specific health reasons. Here’s the link: http://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/What-Keto-Diet-41519711

They say in the column that “if you've been considering the ketogenic diet, think again.” It looks to be mostly erroneous, but they make one point about weak bones from the ketones pulling phosphorus and calcium out of the bones that I've never heard about before. Here is the paragraph where they discuss this: "Weak bones and stress fractures happen because ketones are acidic and one of their jobs is to pull phosphorous and calcium out of your bones. When ketones are your sole source of energy, you have a buildup, and thus, you deplete your phosphorous and calcium. This can lead to stress fractures and bone problems."

Do you guys have any thoughts about this?

Kind regards,

Jon

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1. Why did I experience more anxiety when I started on the ketogenic diet?

Hello Jimmy and the Doc,

After hearing Tim Ferriss talk about using keto for Lyme disease, that made me want to give it a try. I dove right into the diet and was sleeping amazingly well the first few weeks which ran counter to what I had heard about getting into ketosis. But there was one problem that reared its ugly head: ANXIETY! I found I was much more anxious all day, everyday while in ketosis and it became way too much for me to handle. So I returned to my lower-carb, but not ketogenic diet and the anxiety stopped…but then my sleep wasn’t great anymore. I’m frustrated and struggling with my weight again.

So what about the anxiety I experienced eating keto? Does this typically happen to people on this way of eating and is there anything I can do differently in the future if I decide to try it again. I'd love your insights because I have no idea who else to ask!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Jenny

2. Do the calories from ketones spilled over in the breath and urine account for weight loss on a ketogenic diet?

Hey guys,

Has anyone ever quantified the caloric value of ketones that are lost in the breath and urine over the course of a day. I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately and my theory is that perhaps the weight loss that happens on the ketogenic diet is not due to burning more calories but rather simply due to spilling them out in the form of ketones. The analogy that comes to mind is how the mileage of a car drops as it spills hydrocarbons in the exhaust. What do you think?

Yours truly,

Mike

3. Can an allergic reaction directly impact your blood ketone levels?

Dear Jimmy and Dr. Nally,

It seems that my blood ketones drop significantly from 2-3 mmol down to 0.5 or less when I have an allergic reaction.
Would an allergic reaction from hay fever or asthma, for example, that comes with an inflammatory response impact my ability to be in ketosis? Is it due to histamines or does the reaction to allergies lead to an insulin surge that lowers the ketones? Are there any studies in this area?

Thanks,

Artour

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Hi Jimmy and Dr. Adam,

After reading into the new nutrition label updates from the FDA, a few links later and I found myself casually browsing the attached government page providing the recommendations for the consumption of carbohydrates. It’s really illuminating stuff to me. But I became concerned when I read they claim we need 130 grams of carbs a day "to provide the brain with an adequate supply of glucose." This has left me worried about my intake of carbs which is less than half of that.


Do we really need 130g of carbs a day? What are the negative effects of not reaching this daily intake? Could I maintain ketosis at that level of carbohydrates to fulfill this requirement? Please help me understand this.

Thanks,

Tori

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- Butter Becomes Scarce with Low-Carb High-Fat Diet Hype

- If you can become intolerant to carbs, can't it also happen with fat?

Hi guys,

Thank you for the wonderful resources you have made available with your podcasts and books. I have listened and read, with great enthusiasm, everything about keto for a few months. I watched Jeff Volek's YouTube lecture entitled "The Art and Science of Low Carb Living: Cardio-Metabolic Benefits and Beyond” and it struck me in the video that if a person can be intolerant to carbs and thus uses them inefficiently (as defined by fat storage rather than efficient fat-burning). Couldn’t the exact same thing happen with fat? It stands to reason that perhaps some people will NOT burn fat efficiently and it too will become stored? Or is that possible? Please advise.

All the Best,

Ann

- Interpretation of the evidence for the efficacy and safety of statin therapy

1. Am I doing something wrong in my ketogenic diet if my heart rate is slower?

Hi there,

I’m trying the keto diet and have noticed my heart rate is super slow at just 60 beats per minute. I feel good and am calm, but since I'm not an elite athlete and simply go to the gym about 4 times a week, this seems odd. I’ve heard a really slow heart rate can indicate a metabolic disorder. Is this anything dangerous I should correct in my diet and lifestyle?

Thanks!

Katie

2. Should I avoid pork on my ketogenic diet to avoid high sulfur exposure?

Hey guys,

I really enjoy your podcast. But I do have one concern. My husband who grew up around a slaughter house does not want me to eat pork because it is a scavenger. He says that whatever the pigs eat becomes a part of them in four hours, including high levels of sulfur compounds which attach to the joints and connective tissue in the body. The result of this is that it causes your joints to get soft which is NOT a good thing. The idea of keto is great and I am working toward becoming keto-adapted. But I am not going to use pork which has seemingly helped so many people get there. I would love to hear your thoughts on this and if you know anyone else who may have the same concerns I do.

Sincerely,

Mary

3. Could the vegetable glycerin in vaping liquid negatively impact insulin and ketone levels?

Hi Jimmy and The Doc!

Long time listener, love your podcast and listen every week. I’ve been a nonsmoker for a year and a half and keto for almost three years. When I stopped smoking I took up vaping and it helped me quit no problem. However, I've noticed since I started vaping I almost immediately started feeling very lethargic with muscle weakness. I also started gaining weight and had visible fat develop around my hips and in my belly that wasn't there before. I have tried everything to figure this out and then I learned something startling about one of the main ingredients in the vaping juice—propylene glycol. It seems these things are directly impacting my ketone production in a negative way and I discovered in my research that they spray it on skinny cows to promote fat gain. Yikes! So I switched to vaping liquids with vegetable glycerin instead and wanted to know if it impacts insulin and ketone levels as well that could be leading to my weight gain. There are mixed comments about this online. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks!

Gina

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Hi Jimmy and Doc Muscles,

Your podcast has changed my life I was making so many mistakes just trying to eat low-carb and not ketogenic. Your discussions and answers to common questions has really helped me refine the art of eating this way. I'm surprised how often your answer is to eat more fat but it really seems that the most common problems are a result of inadequate fat consumption in the diet.

I'm a 36-year old male and have been in ketosis for almost 3 months. I’ve lost 31 pounds and use the Ketonix to test for ketosis. It always shows red, so I'm confident I'm in steady ketosis. During the past 3 months I have not cheated and don't even feel any cravings or temptation to cheat. I'm happy to eat low-carb, high-fat for the rest of my life. My food staples are tea with heavy cream sweetened w/Splenda for breakfast, salads with extra dressing, and burgers with no bun for my other meals. Also, I hate to admit it, but I drink a lot of Diet Coke.

My concern is I'm starting to feel my gout flaring up in my foot. My wife says it is because I drink too much diet soda. Could this be the cause or is something else going on? When I began eating low-carb, I don't think I could've stuck to it without diet soda. But now after 3 months I think I have enough momentum that I could give it up if I have to, although I do really enjoy drinking Diet Coke. What’s making this difficult is it doesn't seem to interfere with ketosis, so I'm really hoping this isn't the problem with my gout flareups.

Thanks,

Seth

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- Will I ever get to eat "normal" so I can have carbohydrates again?

Dear Jimmy and The Doc,

I just went on a full binge and listened to all of your Keto Talk podcasts within 2 days!  You guys are great with a perfect balance of humor and lots of science without being biased. I am now a firm believer and follower of you guys. I am completely new to keto and have never felt better in my life.  I just got done detoxifying from black mold so my brain loves all the healthy fats to make me preform at optimal levels and my sugar cravings are nearly gone. I will be ordering your books soon to get recipes and also understand this way of eating even more.  But I have a question for the show.

I would like to have a "normal" lifestyle where I can eat carbs again from time to time.  I have heard the great benefits of going full keto all the time, but I am a believer that you should always vary your diet and have other inputs so your body understands other things and doesn't explode when you eat a cake.  If I want to keep carbs as an option should I go the full 8 weeks to get fully keto-adapted and then slowly put them back in?  Or should I be introducing carbs back into my diet sooner so I never go full keto?  I want to still be able to run on gasoline from time to time, but prefer diesel for the long haul. Is what I’m describing okay?

Thank you guys for being so amazing and interesting to listen to and helping me find the diet I’ve been looking for my entire life!

Your new Ketonian Friend,

Philip

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1. Do you have to do keto differently if you take medications for hypothyroidism?

Dear Jimmy & Dr. Nally,

I just found your entertaining and informative Keto Talk podcast. Thank you both for taking the time to share your knowledge with us.

I am very new to keto but I do understand the process. My question is about going on a ketogenic diet while on thyroid medication for hypothyroidism. Does the way you approach keto differ in this situation compared with those who are not taking medications?

Thank you and I look forward to your podcasts each week.

Sincerely,

Valerie

2. Is there something missing in my ketogenic diet that makes me bruise more easily?

Hi Jimmy and Dr. Nally! 

I have been trying to do keto for a few months now.  Some months are easier than others.  Since going low-carb/keto I have noticed that I have random bruises show up and I seem to bruise more easily.  What key nutrients and minerals could I be lacking in my diet that could be causing this?  And what supplements do you suggest taking to prevent this?

Thanks so much! I love listening to all of your podcasts.  Both you and Dr. Nally are so helpful and informative!

Amy

3. Does it take longer for women to lose weight because of hormones when they go ketogenic?

Hey Jimmy,

I was listening to your LLVLC Show podcast with Dr. Robert Cywes who mentioned the difference in men and women with a ketogenic protocol. He explained how men typically drop lots of weight at first and then level off while women have a slower start, regulate their estrogen levels, and then over time, start to increase weight loss. I wonder if Doc Nally has any thoughts on this progression for women or if he's seen that in his practice?

I’ve been keto for a few months and the weight is stalled a bit.  I’m trying not to freak out. Thanks for your great show!

Mindy

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Thanks for the great podcast. I recently discovered you guys and I’m methodically making my way through all the episodes. I have been on a ketogenic diet for a few months now and have lost 10 pounds so far. I measure my ketone levels using the Precision Xtra meter and regularly measure between 2.5-4.5 mml/L. I recently bought the Ketonix breath ketone device and have started using it as well. I wanted to see if you guys could touch on the overall differences between these two methods of ketone measurement. I have heard that Ketonix is supposed to correlate pretty closely to the Precision Xtra. But how is this possible since they measure two different ketone bodies. Can you give a range you would consider good for someone who is in nutritional ketosis when measuring with the Ketonix?

Thanks much and keep up the great work.

Shawn

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- The role of probiotics in nutritional ketosis (this study and this study)

1. Should I ignore my body fat percentage if all my health markers are superb while eating keto?

Hey guys, I love Keto Talk and hope you can help me with my question. Here it is: How important is my body fat percentage number?

Both my parents died in their 70s of heart disease and dementia and I was slowly following the same path. One year ago I decided that I would do whatever it takes to not be like them and discovered keto and intermittent fasting. My brain and skin are now clearer, I’ve lost 10 kg and for the first time in my life at the age of 44 I have great cholesterol, blood pressure, heart rate, liver, glucose and vitamin D levels. My psoriasis and inflammation are gone, I sleep better and have more energy.

But my body fat percentage measured by a Tanita scale has plateaued at around 32%. Last year when I began eating keto, it was around 38%. My goal is to be in the "normal range" but if everything else is great, should I just ignore the body fat percentage?

Thank you for any advice!

Liza from Australia

2. Does eating ketogenic reduce your desire for consuming alcoholic beverages?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

Thanks for your podcast and the Clarity books.  I'm 8 days into eating 20 grams of carbs and moderate protein and feeling great. Interestingly, my habitual hankering for a glass of wine or vodka soda at 5PM has totally vanished. I haven't heard about this effect anywhere.  Have you guys heard of this?

Thanks for all you do,

Marilyn

3. Can taking blood pressure-lowering medications negatively impact ketone levels?

Do blood pressure medications, such as thiazides as diuretics, impact my ketogenic diet in any way? I know that these drugs have a tendency to spike blood sugars and assume that would mean they would be detrimental to getting into ketosis.

Thanks for your insights. 

Hank

4. Should you cut your meals in half to minimize the negative impact of protein on ketosis?

I was wondering if cutting meals in half and spacing them out by a couple hours is good for keeping the protein lower in one sitting. I make an omelet with 27g of protein, 55g fat, and 1g carb and I eat half and then save the other half for three hours later because I'm not sure whether or not that's too much protein at one time.

Any advice on this would be awesome!

Thanks and love the podcast,

Trevor

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Love you guys and your podcast. You are changing a multitude of lives.

I’ve read Keto Clarity and many other books about ketosis, but I’ve still got questions about protein.  Here’s the deal.  For my height of 5’6” and age of 65, I should be getting in around 80 grams a day.  But what happens when I’m not hungry, which is not unusual when you are keto-adapted, and I only end up eating one meal in a day. Am I supposed to eat all 80 grams in that one meal?  That’s a lotta protein as well as a lot of food to try and choke down.

Thank you,

Kathy

5. Does eating keto make your blood pressure drop too low and what can you do about it?

Hi Jimmy and Adam,

I'm eating ketogenic and have been experiencing what I thought was brain fog which turns out to be low blood pressure.  A friend recommended I measure my BP and it was 106/66 yesterday. I stopped at a pharmacy on the drive in to work this morning (the feeling is most noticeable when I am driving) and measured three more times with readings of 114/72, 108/66, and 107/63.  

I tried supplementing with salt tablets to see if that would help, but this didn't make me feel any better and my hands and feet started swelling. I've always had perfect blood pressure before starting keto. Other than adding more salt to my diet, are there any other ways to increase my blood pressure to a more normal range?  I don't want to abandon this way of eating, but if carbs are going to make me feel better I may have to.

Thank you again!

Faith

6. Why are my triglycerides high while eating a ketogenic diet?

Hi Jimmy and Adam! I've really been enjoying your Keto Talk show! I've been doing a zero-carb keto for four months. I'm feeling great and really enjoying it. However, my triglycerides are high at 180. My other parameters are all good. Fasting blood glucose is 60, morning blood ketones are between 3.0-5.0 mmol, HDL is over 50, blood pressure is 98/73. Are my trigs high because I'm underweight and have been losing weight? My body fat is just 14.9% and my BMI is 17.

Thanks again for a great show!

Michelle

7. Why does my heart race whenever I consume saturated fat eating ketogenic?

Dear Master Jimmy and Dr. Adam,

Can you guys talk about saturated fat just not agreeing with me? I noticed a high quality sugar-free chocolate bar with 22 grams of saturated fat would send my heart racing for 1-3 hours. Now I am leery of consuming anything with a high saturated fat content.

I have mindfully used monounsaturated fat oils like avocado and macadamia nut oil and really noticed this disappear completely. I get the rest of my fat from avocados, macadamias and pecans, and heavy cream as I tolerate dairy very well. I had a comprehensive food allergy testing done and nothing came back with a sensitivity. When I attempted to have a tablespoon chunk of cream cheese on my avocado, the same thing emerged with a racing heart for a couple of hours. The same thing happened with a couple of tablespoons of grass-fed butter. This seems to show up within minutes of ingesting saturated fat.

Keto has changed my life, giving me outstanding energy and stamina, much improved sleep, and a mental clarity never experienced before. Am I just stuck only eating monounsaturated fats on my ketogenic diet?

You guys are beyond awesome! Thank you both for your all the wisdom you share weekly.

Dennis

8. What are the exact signs I am looking for that show I’m fully keto-adapted?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I’m a nutritionist who was a vegetarian for years and most recently Paleo and now here I am doing keto.  I have a blood ketone meter and have ketone readings consistently between 1-3. I’ve been at it for a couple of weeks now and in excellent health. What I want to know is what the exact signs are that am I looking for in my body or blood ketone levels to make sure I am fully keto-adapted?

Thanks so much,

Angela

9. Why is my weight loss so slow while eating keto?

Hi Jimmy and Doc Muscles, 

I am a new listener to your wonderful podcast and love it. I look forward to every episode.

I’m a lifelong dieter losing and gaining the same 70 pounds or so many times. I love the keto diet and believe in it since beginning it in February. I have only lost 18 pounds while my husband has lost 65. I know I shouldn't compare myself to him, but I wonder if the reason I am going pretty slow on this is that my body is saying "yeah, right. Here we go again."

I keep track of my macros as I keep a food diary. This so-called uncomplicated way of eating has become a very complicated way of eating for me.  I am staying under 20g of carbs daily. I do enjoy a daily diet soda and I have a fairly sedentary lifestyle. I will admit I don't think I have been as faithful as I should be from time to time as unfortunately my carb cravings really haven't subsided. I find myself hungry often. 

I am 56 years old and post-menopausal. I use urine ketone test strips and I have NEVER registered as anything other than "trace." Is it possible I not only have never obtained ketosis, let alone become keto-adapted? Any advice? 

Debbie

10. Is percentage of carbs or the number of carbs most important to get into ketosis?

Hey guys,

I love your show for all the good advice and knowledge you share. My question is about carb intake. I am currently struggling with the amount of carbs to take in. Currently I'm consuming about 50-70 grams of total carbs a day and if you subtract fiber it would be more like 30-50 grams of carbs a day.

I'm active lifting 5 times a week and run or bike another 3 times and am wondering if carb percentage is more important (I'm currently at 10% of calories in my diet) or the 50-gram mark?  Any suggestions about this? Am I doing this all wrong?

Thanks for your time and looking forward to your answer. If this helps, most days when I test my ketones with the Ketonix I'm in the green.

Cheers!

Chris

11. Is there any connection between a ketogenic diet and cystic fibrosis?

Any information about Ketogenic and Cystic Fibrosis?

Thank you so much!

Ted

12. Are there some people who can’t tolerate eating a high-fat diet?

Hello Jimmy  & the Doc! I'm a huge fan! If podcasters had groupies, I would be that groupie with you guys. You've helped me tremendously, most recently, in convincing my husband that we needed to slow down on the peanut butter!

Here's my weird question I haven't encountered anyone else talking about this who didn't have their issues resolved by "giving it time" or by taking some kind of bile or enzyme supplement, so I'm a little worried.

My gallbladder was removed several years ago. When I first started eating keto, I had some loose stools that evened out more or less as I continued this lifestyle. Then it came back, and it was so much worse. I'm not sure if I can identify exactly when it returned, but it seems I'm not digesting anything anymore and my weight loss has stalled. The last 8 months or so have been very high stress, so I'm ashamed to admit I fell off the wagon a few times for a few weeks at a time. The liquid bowel movements would stop in those periods when I was back on carbs.

I take an ox bile supplement with most of my meals. I eat grass-fed gelatin on an almost-daily basis to work on repairing my gut. I eat plenty of greens and drink plenty of water. I've cut out most supplements to try to figure out if one of those was the culprit. I quit dairy for several weeks, no change.

I think my question is this: Are there some people who simply can't tolerate high-fat? If so, what is the lowest amount of fat that I could consume and still remain in ketosis? I realize that may be hard to answer and may vary from person to person...but I had to ask

Thanks again for your time and all that you do. You're literally making the world a better place.

Kristen

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If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam share more great answers to your best keto questions today in Episode 37.

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Hi Jimmy and Doc Nally!

I'm loving this new podcast and as a fellow Southerner, I also love love love your way with words. I have a few questions about an MCT oil-based ketogenic diet as advocated by people like Dr. Terry Wahls and Paul Jaminet that has added a layer of confusion to my understanding of a ketogenic diet.

It seems unbalanced to me to rely mainly on MCT oil and coconut oil as my primary sources of fat just so I can consume upwards of 80g carbohydrates in my diet as Dr. Wahls and Jaminet suggest. Do we really need to add in so many more vegetables and supplements so that we're not in danger of scurvy and other health calamities while eating keto? And they both push resistant starch which I know you’ve covered on your podcast previously, but can’t you just eat green leafy vegetables and kimchi to cover gut health?

Neither Dr. Wahls nor Jaminet seems to believe it's ideal to remain on a ketogenic diet over the long-term, and yet both of you seem to be thriving on it after many years of experience. Can you help clear up this major confusion I’m having about what to believe? Thanks so much for your great contributions and wonderful spirit.

All the best,

Genevieve

- Anti-Tumor Effects of Ketogenic Diets in Mice: A Meta-Analysis

1. What’s the purpose of fasting on a ketogenic diet?

Hey Jimmy and Adam,

I’m learning that on a standard American diet, cutting calories just doesn’t work. I think the reasons are because the metabolism slows accordingly, cravings kick in, and that leads to binge eating junk food or just more food when the willpower disappears. Why doesn’t this same logic apply to fasting on a keto diet? If cutting calories doesn’t work on the standard American diet, then why is fasting on a ketogenic diet beneficial?

Thank you for everything,

Billy

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2. Do you need to eat a calorie surplus while in ketosis to build muscle?

Hey guys,

I love your show and I listen in every week. I've often read that a calorie is not necessarily a calorie while researching keto and I believe I've heard you say the same thing on your show. My question is in regards to strength training, specifically powerlifting. I often see most of the fitness experts say you need to be in a caloric surplus to build muscle. Oftentimes these calculations work out to well over 3,000 calories. Eating a ketogenic diet, I don't know if I could ingest that much food without feeling stuffed all the time.

Is it possible that the old equation that says you need to be in a calorie surplus is not necessarily true in ketosis because you use a portion of your body fat to supply those calories? In the high-carb world your body would break down protein to supply the extra energy from glucose. But because we burn fat fuel, it makes me think perhaps it works differently for us Ketonians. I've been struggling to find a good answer to that question and I hope you and The Doc can help.

Thank you again for your show!

Jason from Canada

3. Should I add in a few more carbs to my keto diet, especially at night, to help with a pounding heart?

Hi Jimmy & The Doc,

I love your show. It is chock full of great info and you two are both entertaining and fun to listen to!

My question for you is this: Does the liver require adrenalin to make ketones? I ask this question because my heart is sensitive to adrenalin and it has been keeping me awake at night with noticeable pounding at night. I've tried adding in more electrolytes before bedtime which hasn’t helped. I've just begun my sixth week of keto and I had my heart checked out earlier this year via echocardiogram-it is normal.

Could I still be in ketosis if I raised my carbs to say 40g daily as a means for dealing with this? If I do that would my fat intake remain the same, or should I decrease it? Maybe if I just eat a few more carbs before bedtime it would help? What do you suggest?

It's frustrating because I want to remain keto, but I want to sleep at night too.

Thank you both so much,

Kellie

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Dear Jimmy and Dr. Adam,

I am a 41-year old woman with 2 children and have been very active all of my life, playing NCAA women's basketball for 4 years in college, and have since run two full marathons and at least 15 half marathons.  I still have at least 2-3 workouts a week as I chase after my kids, averaging about 14K - 20K steps a day on my Fitbit.

But I have been struggling with one major problem—a consistently elevated blood sugar. I have Hashimoto’s and while pregnant with my second child, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.  During that pregnancy I was extremely disciplined watching my carbs as directed by my doctor. And yet I still couldn't control my blood sugar and was required to take both slow acting insulin shots at night, and fast acting shots of insulin during the day.  I thought that this would improve after having my son, but it didn't.

Since the birth of my son in 2013, I have not been able to get my blood glucose under 100 mg/dL. I was on Metformin, but it didn't seem to help. In 2016 I went off of Metformin with my doctor's permission to see what would happen. Nothing has changed, so I was excited when I learned about the ketogenic diet. I started eating keto in mid-April 2016 and have been doing it ever since. I have lost 22 pounds (with 18 more to reach my goal) and I feel AWESOME with inches lost, increased energy, and improved focus. I’ve even done some extended fasts of 48-60 hours, but my blood sugar hasn't budged. My average morning fasting blood sugar level is around 105-115. I test my ketones with the Ketonix breath meter and it shows I’m on the low end of nutritional ketosis.

I intend to stick with the keto lifestyle as it is extremely easy for me and I love how I feel. I forgot to mention that my A1c has been around 5.2 for the last few years (which is encouraging), my cholesterol under 200, and my triglycerides around 130.  I guess that overall my numbers are good but I'm obsessed with that fasting glucose reading.  It seems to be my nemesis. 

I also forgot to mention that I have a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology and every single word of science that you have described on your podcasts is spot on, and aligns with everything that I have been taught about cellular metabolism. Any words of wisdom on the timeline for lowering my fasting blood sugar level? Or, am I overly focused on this number? Is it worth going back on a low dose of Metformin again?

Thanks for all that you do.  I love your podcast!

Kristen

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If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam share more great answers to your best keto questions today in Episode 36.

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Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 36:

- Do supplements designed to lower cortisol improve ketosis?

Hi guys, I've heard you and Dr. Nally share many times about how cortisol impacts us in a variety of ways. So how do efforts to lower cortisol including supplements designed to do this interact with a ketogenic diet?

Tori

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1. Can a ketogenic diet reduce plaque build-up in the arteries? How long will it take?

Hi Jimmy and Adam,

Most of us who are on the ketogenic diet tend to be overweight and have been for years. I would dare say many of us also have some plaque buildup in our arteries to some degree and are concerned about our heart health. So my question for you is this: what is the best way to reduce this plaque build-up and how long would it take to reduce it? I’ve heard you mention that your arteries are clean and in good health after many years of being on the low-carb/keto lifestyle.

I love this show so much you guys. Adam’s knowledge and patient experience on keto is fantastic and is a great adjunct with Jimmy’s experience with ketosis. I have all of your books, Jimmy, and love the knowledge you shared in them. Thank you for your work! 

Much regards,

Mick from Western Australia

2. Why am I getting winded and lacking energy climbing stairs since starting keto?

Hey guys,

I love your podcast. I've been devouring every episode like a fat juicy ribeye. I have been on my keto journey for about a month now and have lost about 17 pounds so far. I’ve noticed a lot of improvements in many aspects of my life from energy to eliminating my mood swings. But there is one thing that seems to boggle me—climbing stairs.

You would think that losing 17 pounds would make it easier to climb stairs, but it seems harder since I have been on this journey. I work on the second floor and have to climb three flights of steps everyday since there is no elevator available. I'm huffing and puffing by the end of it and my quads are burning, but only temporarily. I don't ever feel sore, but I almost always feel exhausted from this.

Are my muscles atrophying eating keto? Or since running on fat is like running on diesel, do I just lack the burst of energy that I had when I ran on sugar?

I’ve done moderate exercise during the week since I started the diet, including body weight squats about twice a week. I would imagine that my muscles are getting stronger but this stair climbing challenge seems odd.

Thanks again for answering my question,

Serei (pronounced Sir Ray)

3. Can a ketogenic diet help with jet lag?

Have you run into anything about whether there is a relationship between being in ketosis helping reduce the symptoms of jet lag?

Jim

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Hello Jimmy and Adam,

First of all, great podcast!  Also, Jimmy I'm a big fan of all your bestselling books.

I recently converted to keto about 3 months ago consuming about 40 grams of carbs per day.  However, my urine pH has become low at 5.5 according to a 24-hour test prescribed by my urologist.  This test was prescribed because of some kidney stone issues which started several months before going on the ketogenic diet.

After reading up on low pH and how it can negatively affect my health, I think that I may be eating too many high acidic foods on my keto diet.  So many of the tasty keto foods I eat are very acidic.  I have started drinking high pH water and my urologist prescribed 1620 mg Potassium Citrite twice daily to elevate the pH.

Can you and the Doc please discuss the aspect of pH (in the body, blood, urine, saliva, etc.) and the keto diet on your podcast?

Thanks again for all you do to help people towards better health!

Regards,

Rob

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- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
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- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get your traditional fats like lard and tallow from FatWorksFoods.com (Get 10% off your order using the coupon code KETOTALK)
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- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- This Is the Diet to Go on If You Want to Lose Weight
- HELP KEEP KETO TALK ON THE AIR: MAKE A DONATION HERE

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam share more great answers to your best keto questions today in Episode 35.

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Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 35:

- Does each meal need to match your macronutrient ratio for keto?

Hi guys! I have been following the keto diet for the past two months. I just ordered the Ketonix breath ketone analyzer to see if I am in ketosis or not. I’ve already lost 14 pounds, but I have a question for you guys to address: Does each meal that I eat need to fit the macronutrient ratio of fat/protein/carbohydrates of 75/20/5? Or should I aim to be there each day? Thanks for helping me with this one.

Luba

- Is there such a thing as ‘fat but fit’?

1. Is coconut sugar and other natural sweeteners okay to use on a ketogenic diet?

Hello Jimmy & Doc Muscles,

For the past couple days, all I've done is listen to almost all of the Keto Talk podcast episodes you’ve aired. You guys are an amazing team with a fun and simplified format. Keep up the good work!

What are your thoughts on coconut sugar? Would it negatively effect the ketone levels when used in the diet?

Thank you and looking forward to your weekly podcast.

Maurice

2. If dietary fat doesn’t stoke insulin, then how can you gain weight eating too much fat?

Hi Jimmy and The Doc, 

I’m a big fan of your podcast.  Thanks for doing it. I have an interesting question for you today.

It is my understanding that dietary fat has no insulin response.  Let's assume I eat the my target level of carbs and protein, but I overeat with regards to target grams of fat.  How exactly would I store body fat from overeating dietary fat if it has no insulin response.  What metabolic mechanism would make fat from excess dietary fat?

Aloha,

Toby

3. Are the effects of gluconeogenesis from too much protein overstated?

Hey guys,

Just when I thought I understood why going over my personal protein limit would cause higher blood sugar, along comes this article: http://ketogains.com/2016/04/gluconeogenesis-wont-kick-you-out-ketosis/ …which states:
"The rate of conversion of non-glucose substrate to glucose (GNG) is relatively fixed – it is slow and consistent. The rate of GNG does not seem to be impacted by the protein content of the diet."

Now I’m confused. Is it excess protein consumption that triggers the negative effects of gluconeogenesis raising blood glucose levels and reducing blood ketones? Or is there something else going on with glucagon production or beta cell function? Could this be what causes an overnight rise in glucose?

Thanks for answering my question!

Carol

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Hi guys,

Love your show and I'm a long time listener of Keto Talk and The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show. I've lost 30 pounds and have kept it off for a few years. I wasn't unhappy with my weight and just wanted to maintain it for a while. Now I am working on getting another 20 pounds off and I would be satisfied with it ending there. I would still be a little overweight but I'm okay with that.

Here's my problem: I’m a little frustrated by the fact that my weight will not budge during my period. In fact, I usually gain a few pounds and then it goes back to my normal weight with a few days after the period ends. But it does not go any lower no matter how low-carb I go during that week. Why does this happen? Is there anything I can do differently to make the weight come off during this time?

Thank you!

Regina

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 35
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- Make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Conference on Nutritional Ketosis and Metabolic Therapeutics coming to Tampa, Florida on February 1-4, 2017
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get your traditional fats like lard and tallow from FatWorksFoods.com (Get 10% off your order using the coupon code KETOTALK)
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get a full selection of ketogenic-friendly foods at OneStopKeto.com (FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99 and use coupon code KETOTALK for a special discount)
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Is there such a thing as ‘fat but fit’?
- HELP KEEP KETO TALK ON THE AIR: MAKE A DONATION HERE

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam share more great answers to your best keto questions today in Episode 34.

***THANK YOU to the following Ketonians for their generous donations towards this podcast: Carol, Bill, Maria, Sarah, Cathy, Norma, Stephanie, Andrei, Carole, William, Brianna, William, Jacob, and Karen.***

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Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 34:

- Confusion about ketogenic diet continues to persist online

Hi Jimmy and The Doc,

Thank you for answering my question about undereating on keto in a recent episode. I wanted to follow up with you. Even though my question was quite vague in my personal details you still knocked it out of the park. Doc was right my protein was too low, my adrenals were stressed, and I had food allergies.

I've fixed up my diet and increased my protein and started taking supplements for adrenal support and wow what a difference. I know it will take some time as my body is still healing but I already feel so much better. I think I now know where it all went wrong. I started using an online keto calculator and it led me to make choices that weren’t right for me. I now test blood ketones as well as breath ketones with a Ketonix.

There is so much conflicting information about the keto diet out there I think people need to find a reliable source and stick to that. Steve Phinney as well as Jimmy Moore and Dr. Adam Nally are my heroes in this from now on.  I was on a keto group online and one woman asked if eating 800 calories a day was okay or not. People were congratulating her and told her to keep it up. Say what?

Thanks again for all your help and please know how important and wonderful you both are to us Ketonians! Keep up the great work!

Gina

- Is there a happy medium for pregnant moms on eating carbs?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I know you've talked before about pregnancy and that babies are born in a ketogenic state. I've got a question with a slightly different slant for you on this subject.

I had my first baby six years ago before I started eating low-carb. I had gestational diabetes during that pregnancy and I naturally started lowering my carbs to control my blood sugar. I was scolded at the time by my doctor and was told I can't eat low-carb during pregnancy. I was sent to a nutrition class and told to eat my "healthy whole grains" in moderation.

Fast forward, I have been low-carb for the past 3 years and have been more ketogenic for about 2 years. My blood sugars have been improving over the past year and I am now below that pre-diabetic level. Now I am now 10 weeks pregnant with baby number two.

I know of plenty of anecdotal stories about heathy babies born to ketogenic moms and I would like to stay low-carb because I feel like whatever keeps me the healthiest will keep the baby the healthiest. And I know I am extremely carb sensitive and I'm afraid that if I start adding in carbs to around 50g, it will raise my blood sugars and probably push me into a gestational diabetes again.

So my question really centers around the health of my baby. I understand that babies born to women with gestational diabetes are more at risk for developing diabetes. Chris Kresser has mentioned that babies whose moms eat a ketogenic diet turn on the epigenetics to begin storing excess calories.

Obviously I want my baby to be as healthy as possible and don't want to pass along all the struggles with weight and diabetes that I have had to deal with. So where does the happy medium lie?

Thank you for helping out this fellow Ketonian!

Kristy

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1. If I don’t sustain ketosis, am I getting the full benefits of being keto-adapted?

Hey guys,

I’ve been on and off the keto train for a few years now. My problem is I have a hard time staying in ketosis for longer than a couple of weeks. I still have a few carbage loves that I can't seem to shake. I get back into ketosis about 36-48 hours after falling out, but then only stay in it for a short time. Do I still get the positive effects of being in ketosis even if it is for a short time? Or have I never really switched over to becoming a fat burner? I love Keto Talk and listen to it every week. Thanks for all the info you provide!

Crystal

2. What’s the purpose of exogenous ketones products like KETO//OS if the ketones aren’t sustained?

Hi Jimmy and Adam,

I am a 250-pound female, overweight my whole life, 57 years old, and have finally had enough of it. I decided to go on a ketogenic diet one week ago and have already lost over 10 pounds. I feel good, have more energy, and experience mental clarity. I have read many books and feel like I know what I am doing, although I am still not in ketosis yet.

I have been taking the Pruvit product, KETO//OS, and the urine ketone sticks turn purple a couple of hours after drinking it—but it doesn’t last long. I am taking two servings a day, but I don't understand the purpose of this product. I thought perhaps it would help me get into ketosis and stay there along with following a ketogenic diet, but that's not happening. I am not eating more than 20g carbs a day.

Any advice or direction you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Holly

3. Is there something about keto that leads to severe upper abdominal pain?

Hi Jimmy and The Doc,

Several months back, I started the keto diet and my husband followed suit. He felt great for the first month and lost about 16 pounds. However, around week six, a big problem emerged for him. About 1-2 hours after eating, he would develop a severe upper abdominal pain that would last for at least two hours. The pain was in the center of his body around the diaphragm area. Sometimes the pain was so debilitating that he could barely move. 

We took him to the doctor for a full workup. They ran a gallbladder sonogram and function test, a liver enzyme test, and a GI scope—all came back normal. Ultimately he had to stop keto. As soon as he did,  the pain left.  When he has subsequently had low-carb meals, the pain returned with a vengeance. Any ideas why eating keto seems to bring this on and how he could prevent it? He would love to resume eating this way again if he could figure out this problem.  Thanks so much!

Codi

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Hi Jimmy & The Doc,

First off let me say you guys and your show rock. You guys are really helping people and changing lives so thank you for that. I've been following keto for 7 months now eating 20g or less carbs a day and haven't cheated once. I haven't felt the need to because I'm loving it, it's the best thing I’ve done for my health, and up until now I've lost about 75 pounds which is fantastic.

I'm going to Thailand in October for a couple of weeks and I know this is swearing on your podcast—but I want to cheat! It’s not because of social pressures or anything. It’s just something I want to do for two weeks on my holidays trying all the new things and having a few beers with my friends.

As soon as the holiday is over I'll be back on keto before the plane touches down because it's amazing. What should I do to prepare for eating some carbs for those 2 weeks? I've heard you guys talk about swelling and kidney stones and I'm worried I might have an upset stomach for a few days when I return. I want to enjoy my holiday and everything, so what’s the best way to go about cheating to minimize the side effects?

Thanks,

Darran from England 

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LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 34
- Make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Conference on Nutritional Ketosis and Metabolic Therapeutics coming to Tampa, Florida on February 1-4, 2017
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get your traditional fats like lard and tallow from FatWorksFoods.com (Get 10% off your order using the coupon code KETOTALK)
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get a full selection of ketogenic-friendly foods at OneStopKeto.com (FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99 and use coupon code KETOTALK for a special discount)
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Omega 3s Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetes Complications
- HELP KEEP KETO TALK ON THE AIR: MAKE A DONATION HERE

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam share more keto wisdom with you today in Episode 33.

***THANK YOU to the following Ketonians for their generous donations towards this podcast: Ben, Glyn, Mary, Mandy, Rhonda, David, Susan, Simon, Jennifer, Glenn, Gina, Toni, Mindy, Lidia, Mary, Amy, Kimberly, Ana, Laura, Chilango, Christine, Jason, Penny, and Aleisha.***

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Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

- Did my ketogenic diet lead to the development of kidney stones?

Hello Jimmy and Adam,

I have been eating keto off and on for the past three years. In April, I got really sick to my stomach for a couple of days and started to get a strange pain in my left side. It got progressively worse until I had to go to the doctor about it. By this time I could hardly talk because the pain was so intense. The doctor said I had the most kidney stones he’s ever seen for someone so young and I have a family history of kidney stones. Because many of them were so large, he said I’d need to undergo treatment to have them removed.

Ever since this incident with the kidney stones, many people have told me my ketogenic diet did this to me. I don’t believe that after reading Keto Clarity and other resources on ketosis, but I would love a more elaborate explanation to give to these "negative" people in my life. My doctor said my diet doesn’t matter and that I need to drink a LOT more water to prevent this from happening again. Did keto do this to me? And what can I do to help prevent this from happening again? Potassium? Fermented foods?

THANKS for considering my questions and I love your show.

Best regards,

Emma in Sweden

- Worldwide obesity: Meat protein has as much effect as sugar

1. Can consuming more dietary fat offset a carbohydrate indiscretion to remain keto?

On one of the Facebook groups I'm on, people are often posting pie charts of their macronutrients to show what percentage of fat, protein, and carbohydrates they are consuming. One of the recent entries was from one who claimed they balanced out a slice of wedding cake they consumed by drinking a half cup of olive oil to keep themselves ketogenic. After reading Keto Clarity, the takeaway I took from that wasn’t necessarily about percentages as much as it was keeping carbohydrates low to your tolerance level, not exceeding your personal protein threshold, and then eat fat to satiety without necessarily worrying about calories. So how can this person justify drinking more fat to offset the wedding cake? This doesn’t make sense to me.

Thank you,

Kaiden

2. How do I keep from losing too much weight while eating a ketogenic diet?

Hi Jimmy and The Doc! I've recently discovered your podcast and have been binge listening to get caught up.  They're extremely informative and a great resource! Thanks for all the great info!

I was wondering if you guys have any advice on maintaining weight while following a keto lifestyle. I’m 42 years old, female, 5'6" and 125 pounds. I've struggled my entire life with a low appetite and low weight and can only easily put on weight when I eat "carbage.”  My physician has recently prescribed Topamax 50 mg for migraines which makes the poor appetite even worse. I've been following a traditional Atkins diet for many years and recently tried a switch to keto to help transition my body composition from mostly fat to lean muscle.  The problem is with my already poor appetite, I just can’t seem to maintain my weight and the pounds are dropping off me at an alarming rate (down from 125 to 118 in one week).  

I have a crazy, busy lifestyle which I'm sure doesn't help. As a Physical Therapist and my typical day starts between 3:00-3:30AM with 1-2 hours of of cardio and weight lifting followed by a 10-12 hour workday 5 days/week.  I tried putting coconut oil in my coffee and making fat bombs, but the lack of appetite and busy schedule are still working against me.  I'd like to try keto again but I don’t want to lose any weight in the process.  Suggestions?

Thanks!

Nora

3. What dairy-free fat and protein foods can I consume on keto?

Hi guys,

I love listening to your show and keep up the great work!

I am intolerant to the casein (protein) in dairy. What sources of fat and protein can I eat if I can’t have dairy? Are there resources for eating dairy-free keto?

I’m looking forward to continuing to listen to your show.

Warmest regards, 

Penny in Australia

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- Are there any medications keeping me from losing weight on keto?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

Thanks for the awesome podcast, I really dig it. I started eating keto a couple of months ago and lost about 10 pounds right away. But I’ve been stalled ever since. I’m wondering if you know of any medications that might be preventing me from reaping the full weight loss benefits I should be seeing?

Specifically, I’ve been on a statin since 2008 when I had an A-Fib episode and an angiogram showed plaque. My doctor is very reluctant to take me off of it due to my family history of cardiovascular issues. I'm also taking medications for heartbeat regulation (cardizem), high blood pressure, and a baby aspirin. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic last November and can't wait to retake my blood tests in a few weeks. I feel great and my clothes are fitting me better, but I'm still only down 10 pounds.

Any advice would be great. Love the show and thanks again!

Joe

iTunes reviews:

GET ALL YOUR TRADITIONAL FATS FROM FATWORKS

Use coupon code KETOTALK for 10% off
NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship ONESTOPKETO.COM IS YOUR GO-TO PLACE FOR KETO FOODS

Use coupon code KETOTALK for special discount
NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship THE KETOGENIC COOKBOOK NOW IN U.S. COSTCO STORES
ATTEND THE FIRST KETOGENIC CONFERENCE OF 2017

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 33
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get your traditional fats like lard and tallow from FatWorksFoods.com (Get 10% off your order using the coupon code KETOTALK)
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get a full selection of ketogenic-friendly foods at OneStopKeto.com (FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99 and use coupon code KETOTALK for a special discount)
- Make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Conference on Nutritional Ketosis and Metabolic Therapeutics coming to Tampa, Florida on February 1-4, 2017
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Worldwide obesity: Meat protein has as much effect as sugar
- RELATED PODCAST: The LLVLC Show #1077: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky Pinpoints The Drugs That Cause And Prevent Obesity
- HELP KEEP KETO TALK ON THE AIR: MAKE A DONATION HERE

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam release their latest answers to your most pressing questions in Episode 32.

A very special THANK YOU to the following Ketonians for their generous donations towards keeping this podcast on the air: Ben, Glyn, Mary, Mandy, Rhonda, David, Susan, Simon, Jennifer, Glenn, Gina, Toni, Mindy, Lidia, Mary, Amy, Kimberly, Ana, Laura, Chilango, Christine, Jason, Penny, and Aleisha. Go to PayPal.me/KetoTalk to make a donation. You can also set up automatic monthly payments there. We are grateful for your support!

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Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 32:

- Will keto help with my Heriditary Angioedema (HAE)?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I have a tough question for you guys to answer. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with an incurable, scary condition called Heriditary Angioedema (HAE) and have a mutated C1-inhibitor gene. Apparently I lack some good enzymes and this has caused quite a lot of digestive issues. When an attack is triggered, blood rushes into my intestines, causing swelling and excruciating pain. My body then turns on itself with hives, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling of lips, ears, and tongue, with the possibility of my throat swelling shut.

When I turned to Paleo and started a fitness regimen a couple of years ago, I lost 60 pounds, healed my adrenal glands, and seemingly put my HAE into remission. Now I am using nutritional ketosis and doing very well with it. But last night I had an attack which is the first one I’ve experienced in a couple years. I know with ketones they can strip your body of good bacteria and possibly make me more prone to bad bacteria. My condition can also be triggered by the presence of H. Pylori. Can you share any experience you have with this? Should I be concerned about being in ketosis with my specific condition?

Thanks for your help!

Trent

- Detecting diabetes’ deadly ketones

1. Why are my blood ketones lower than I expect them to be?

Hello Jimmy and Dr. Nally,

I started a ketogenic diet in January starting at 388 pounds. Everything in my blood work and health markers were normal when I began and I’ve lost well over 60 pounds and counting. I was using Ketostix to test for ketosis and suddenly noticed they weren’t changing to purple anymore after a couple of months. Because I wanted to make sure I was in nutritional ketosis, I bought the Precision Xtra blood ketone meter. My first blood ketone test registered in at 0.6! I was pretty upset at that because I had kept my total carbs under 20 grams daily the entire time I’ve been eating keto. I’ve since seen my ketones rise to 1.2 but then they drop back down to 0.6 again. As you can imagine, I’m kinda stumped at how this can possibly be. Is this normal? What can I do to improve this?

Thanks!

Tim

2. Is it a good idea to continue taking a statin medication while eating a ketogenic diet?

Hey Jimmy and Doc Muscles! I’m a faithful listener and fan of the work you are doing. Here’s my story: My father-in-law is on a statin medication for his high cholesterol and seems interested in going on the ketogenic diet. I obviously don’t think he needs to be taking the statin when he’s on keto, but I'm not sure if that’s a good idea or not. Is it safe to be in ketosis while still taking a statin drug for a bit longer before discussing with your doctor about getting off of it eventually?

If you have any feedback about this, then I’m all ears.

Thank you!

Josh

3. If I’m very active, what macronutrient do I eat more of to remain in ketosis?

Hi guys,

I love your Keto Talk podcast. Here's my question: my goal with keto is to shred fat but I don't want to necessarily lose weight. In fact, I'd actually like to gain 10-15 pounds eating this way. I have a very active job walking an average of 25,000 steps per day and I also strength train 4-5 days a week. My average daily calorie burn is around 3,500 calories as a 170-pound man. Because I workout hard and have a very active job, can I eat more carbs? If not, then what do I eat more of?

Pete

KETO TALK MAILBOX:

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I’m a Type 1 diabetic who eats keto to control my blood sugar levels. My husband has been envious of the foods I've been eating and wondered if it would be beneficial to him. He is 6'4" and very slender at 180 pounds with an incredibly fast metabolism and a bottomless stomach. He has always had incredible blood sugar readings getting 80-90 readings consistently after eating high-carb meals. So my question is this: Is a ketogenic diet a good option for people like my husband who are healthy, with no insulin resistance, or carb sensitivity? Any suggestions or info you guys can provide is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Erika

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

THE KETOGENIC COOKBOOK NOW IN U.S. COSTCO STORES
WORLD'S 1ST REUSABLE BREATH KETONE ANALYZER

NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship ONESTOPKETO.COM IS YOUR GO-TO PLACE FOR KETO FOODS

Use coupon code KETOTALK for special discount
NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE: Paid sponsorship

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 32
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the 2015 Ketonix breath ketone analyzer from Ketonix.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get a full selection of ketogenic-friendly foods at OneStopKeto.com (FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99 and use coupon code KETOTALK for a special discount)
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Detecting diabetes’ deadly ketones
- HELP KEEP KETO TALK ON THE AIR: MAKE A DONATION HERE