Dr. Ted Naiman: Ketosis and a diet rich in protein
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How does an increased protein intake on low carb work with still being in ketosis – and what does the latest research have to say about it?
A highly debated topic at the moment and one of the high-protein diet promoters is Dr. Ted Naiman. In this presentation from the 2018 Low Carb Cruise, he talks about the basis of his standpoint: that the amount of protein consumed impacts energy intake.
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Too much protein is better than too little – Dr. Ted Naiman
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Excess methionine depletes essential methylation nutrients that are used up for recycling of toxic homocysteine.
Excess leucine which acts like oxidant, suppress mTOR and rises IGF-1. May lead to liver and brain damage.
Also studies show that protein restriction equals most benefits of calorie restriction and fasting. It can extend lifespan of fruitflies up to 67% and rats up to 40%.
Protein need to be balanced with methylation nutrients.