Ketosis Proved a Safe Lifestyle

(Newswire.net — September 29, 2018) Cheyenne, Wyoming — Ketosis sounds like a strange or complicated issue at best but it’s really rather simple, so simple that it’s the underpinning concept of the trendy keto diet which is basically a high protein/low carb diet. It’s most commonly used as a weight loss method these days but it’s also a naturally occurring process throughout periods of fasting.  

“Dietary ketosis is among the most misunderstood concepts in nutrition because it is often confused with ketoacidosis, which is a life-threatening condition most often associated with uncontrolled insulin-deficient Type 1 diabetes,” states Lindora Clinic. “In the Type 1 diabetic, the absence of insulin leads to a toxic build-up of blood glucose and an extreme break-down of fat and muscle tissue. This condition doesn’t occur in individuals who have even a small amount of insulin, whether from natural production or artificially administered.” 

During those times when carbohydrates aren’t as accessible as before, the body seamlessly changes its energy source just as a hybrid car that can drive on both petrol and electricity, two completely different sources that can meet the same energy need. And for this reason it’s advised to keep tabs on one’s ketone levels and the KetoFast™ Ketone Strips is an American made tool medical professionals find ideal for the job. As with almost everything, there are extremities to be wary of, as the overproduction of ketones can lead to blood poisoning just as if one were to pack up with carbs it would lead to obesity and a host of other issues deriving from such.

“In the event of a low glucose concentration in the blood, most other tissues have alternative fuel sources besides ketone bodies and glucose (such as fatty acids), but the brain has an obligatory requirement for some glucose,” details Wikipedia. “After the diet has been changed to lower blood glucose utilization for 3 days, the brain gets 25% of its energy from ketone bodies. After about 4 days, this goes up to 70% (during the initial stages the brain does not burn ketones, since they are an important substrate for lipid synthesis in the brain). Furthermore, ketones produced from omega-3 fatty acids may reduce cognitive deterioration in old age.” 

Amazingly enough, there are true Inuit Eskimos who live consistently in a state of ketosis by virtual of the high protein and low carb diet the arctic environment affords them. The way of life has shown us over time that ketosis can sustain a healthy body and North Pole frost is a perfect demonstration of just how well the human body can maintain ketosis without any ill effect on health. Hence it is on this premise that ketosis has been given the clinical approval as a safe method of controlling or enhancing weight, hungry, energy and mood. 

“Ketones are organic compounds that are produced by the liver during times of low blood glucose, decreased insulin production, and increased fatty acid oxidation,” explains Chris Irvin, Science Nutritionist. “There are three different molecules that are classified as ketones or ketone bodies: beta-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate, and acetone. Acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate are the primary ketone bodies that are utilized by our metabolic systems. Acetone is rapidly exhaled through the lungs and excreted in the urine. However, acetone can also serve as an alkalizing agent to prevent acidosis from occurring.” 

Nature is unbelievably wise in its ways as ketosis even has compounds of ketones designed to curtail the whole process from being overbearing with the risk of developing into acidosis. While it’s very easy for diabetics, especially those with type 1, to be quickly pushed in to a state of ketoacidsosis, it’s not as easy for those in full normal health. Nonetheless, as a precaution, ketone levels ought to be checked regularly to identify the tipping point if needs be. The U.S.-made HealthyWiser™ KetoFast™ Ketone Strips are one of the best test strips available as they provide results with 99% accuracy in less than 30 seconds.