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The Brain Glucose-Sparing Effect of Ketones

Ketones provide an alternative fuel for the brain, sparing glucose during ketosis. This mechanism may support cognitive function and metabolic...

BY Imran Hashmi
20 May 2026
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Continuous Glucose Monitors: What Keto Researchers Are Finding

Emerging research on continuous glucose monitors reveals how ketogenic diets stabilise blood sugar, with implications for weight management and metabolic...

BY Imran Hashmi
13 May 2026
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What the Virta Health Trial Taught Us About Type 2...

The Virta Health trial demonstrated how a ketogenic diet may support remission in people with type 2 diabetes, with 60%...

BY Imran Hashmi
6 May 2026
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mTOR, Protein and the Longevity Question

How mTOR protein signalling relates to ketogenic diets and longevity, with evidence on protein moderation for metabolic health.

BY Imran Hashmi
28 April 2026
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The Role of AMPK in Fat Burning on Keto

How AMPK activation supports fat burning on a ketogenic diet, with evidence from metabolic studies and practical tips for UK...

BY Imran Hashmi
21 April 2026
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Why Calorie Counting Misses the Hormonal Picture

The ketogenic diet reveals why calorie counting alone fails for weight loss. Hormones like insulin dictate fat storage more than...

BY Imran Hashmi
14 April 2026
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Assorted fresh keto ingredients including salmon, beef, and vegetables on wooden boards, perfect for healthy meals.

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The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model vs the Energy Balance Model

Comparing the carbohydrate-insulin model and energy balance model for weight regulation, with evidence on how ketogenic diets may influence metabolic...

BY Imran Hashmi
6 April 2026
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Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Low-Carb Eating Explained

How low-carb eating supports mitochondrial biogenesis, the process of creating new energy-producing structures in cells, with evidence from metabolic science.

BY Imran Hashmi
30 March 2026
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Why GLUT4 Behaves Differently in Keto-Adapted Muscle

Understanding why GLUT4 transporters change behaviour in keto-adapted muscle reveals how ketogenic diets improve metabolic flexibility and insulin sensitivity.