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HOW A KETOGENIC DIET CAN BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

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  The coronavirus definitely makes us feel a little helpless.  We feel like we can just sit at home and wait to get infected. I t can be assumed that the best thing you can do to prevent infection and relieve symptoms is to just be as healthy as possible - apart from washing your hands often! Find out what science is saying about nutrition, the immune system, and why the keto diet may offer unique immune-boosting benefits when compared to other diets. Can keto or other diets affect your immune system? The most effective cold and flu prevention tips may be common knowledge, but what are the causes of the foods you eat regularly?  As it turns out, scientific studies have found that diet affects your immune function in several ways. For example: A lack of nutrients in your diet increases the risk of infection. Insulin resistance from overeating carbohydrates increases inflammation and changes the way your immune system works. Including microbiome-enhancing probiotics and fermented foods i

MEASURE KETONE BODIES - HOW AND WHEN?

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Eating a ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, and experimenting with exogenous ketone supplements and MCT products are all ways to promote ketosis. Ketosis can have various health, performance, and longevity benefits.  This is because ketones, the molecules responsible for ketosis, act as fuel sources in the brain and body.  The question is, how do you know if your lifestyle is actually ketosis you? The body gives you clues Assess ketosis based on your body's symptoms.  There are several signs and symptoms to look out for.  Although they are not precise enough to determine your specific ketone levels, they are a good indicator if you do not have access to a blood, urine, or breath ketone test, which we will cover in a moment. Several symptoms can help you determine whether you are in ketosis or not. Decreased hunger When your body is  Once accustomed to high ketone levels, he begins using fatty acids as the primary source of fuel to break down ketones.  Since your body has a const