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Glucagon, Insulin and the Hormonal Switch in Ketosis

How glucagon and insulin regulate fat burning versus fat storage on a ketogenic diet, with evidence on the hormonal switch...

BY Imran Hashmi
16 March 2026
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The Liver on a Ketogenic Diet: Friend or Foe

How the liver responds to a ketogenic diet, from fat metabolism to potential benefits for fatty liver disease. Includes UK-specific...

BY Imran Hashmi
8 March 2026
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What MRI Studies Show About Visceral Fat on Keto

MRI scans reveal how a ketogenic diet reduces dangerous visceral fat. Learn the science behind keto's impact on abdominal fat...

BY Imran Hashmi
1 March 2026
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The Hyperinsulinaemia Hypothesis in Plain English

Explaining the hyperinsulinaemia hypothesis clearly: how chronically high insulin drives weight gain and metabolic dysfunction, with evidence from ketogenic diet...

BY Imran Hashmi
22 February 2026
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Why Fasting Insulin Beats HbA1c for Early Warning

Fasting insulin tests reveal metabolic dysfunction years before HbA1c rises. Learn why this matters for early intervention on a ketogenic...

BY Imran Hashmi
14 February 2026
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A glucometer displaying high glucose reading of 425 mg/dL, essential for diabetes care.

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Insulin Resistance: The Real Driver of Modern Disease

Insulin resistance underpins many chronic conditions, from type 2 diabetes to fatty liver disease. The ketogenic diet may support metabolic...

BY Imran Hashmi
7 February 2026
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How Ketones Affect Brain Energy Metabolism

Ketones provide an alternative fuel source for the brain when glucose is scarce. This article explains how ketones affect brain...

BY Imran Hashmi
30 January 2026
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BHB as a Signalling Molecule, Not Just a Fuel

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) acts as more than an energy source in ketosis. Emerging research shows BHB as a signalling molecule influencing...

BY Imran Hashmi
23 January 2026
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The Randle Cycle and Why It Matters for Keto

The Randle cycle explains how your body switches between burning carbs and fat. Understanding this mechanism clarifies why the ketogenic...

BY Imran Hashmi
16 January 2026
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What Phinney and Volek Got Right About Fat Adaptation

Stephen Phinney and Jeff Volek's research on fat adaptation explains why the ketogenic diet works for sustained energy and metabolic...

BY Imran Hashmi
9 January 2026
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The 2024 Lancet Review on Low-Carb Diets, Explained

The 2024 Lancet review on low-carb diets examined decades of evidence. Here's what the research actually shows about ketogenic approaches.

BY Imran Hashmi
1 January 2026
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Glucagon, Insulin and the Hormonal Switch in Ketosis

The Liver on a Ketogenic Diet: Friend or Foe

What MRI Studies Show About Visceral Fat on Keto

The Hyperinsulinaemia Hypothesis in Plain English

Why Fasting Insulin Beats HbA1c for Early Warning

Insulin Resistance: The Real Driver of Modern Disease

How Ketones Affect Brain Energy Metabolism

BHB as a Signalling Molecule, Not Just a Fuel

The Randle Cycle and Why It Matters for Keto

What Phinney and Volek Got Right About Fat Adaptation

The 2024 Lancet Review on Low-Carb Diets, Explained

Hormonal Imbalance on Keto: Real or Imagined

Keto and Metabolic Adaptation: Real or Myth

Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Low-Carb Eating

Hormonal Imbalance on Keto: Real or Imagined

Keto and Metabolic Adaptation: Real or Myth

Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Low-Carb Eating

The 1500-Calorie Keto Plan for Women

Hormonal Imbalance on Keto: Real or Imagined

Keto and Metabolic Adaptation: Real or Myth

Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Low-Carb Eating