What is Ketoacidosis?

Introduction Ketoacidosis is a metabolic state caused by uncontrolled production of ketone bodies that cause a metabolic acidosis. While ketosis refers to any elevation of blood ketones, ketoacidosis is a specific pathologic condition that results in changes in blood pH and requires medical attention. The most common cause of ketoacidosis is diabetic ketoacidosis but can… Read More

An Overview of Ketogenic Diets

1.0 Introduction “Ketosis is a word you’ll probably see when you’re looking for information on diabetes or weight loss. Is it a good thing or a bad thing? That depends.” (WebMD, 2019). This article provides an overview of the ketogenic (keto) diet which involves consuming a very low amount of carbohydrates and replacing them with… Read More

Is Extended Ketogenic Diet & Physical Training Intervention in Military Personnel Worthwhile?

Research Paper Title Extended Ketogenic Diet and Physical Training Intervention in Military Personnel. Background Ketogenic diets (KDs) that elevate ketones into a range referred to as nutritional ketosis represent a possible nutrition approach to address the emerging physical readiness and obesity challenge in the military. An emerging body of evidence demonstrates broad-spectrum health benefits attributed… Read More

5 Common Mistakes Keto Beginners Make

Ketogenic ‘keto’ diets are more talked about now, and popular, than they have ever been. It is a diet that has actually been around since the 1920’s, but was used for different reasons. The idea behind keto diets is that you eat more fat and less carbohydrates, resulting in your body producing ketone bodies instead… Read More