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Ketogenic Diet

Am I in Ketosis? Four Simple Steps to Find Out!

Am I in Ketosis? Four Simple Steps to Find Out!

We've talked a lot about the benefits of being in ketosis lately, but do you know how do you determine if you are in this state? Science has given us a number of methods for doing so, including breath tests...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. James DiNicolantonio

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. James DiNicolantonio

Without question one of the most common recommendations made when adults visit a medical practitioner is to reduce their sodium consumption. We've all been led to believe that salt is about the worst food a...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD, and Dr. Matthew Phillips

While there certainly are various medications that prove somewhat helpful in the treatment of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, it's important to recognize that these medications are not actually...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Anna Cabeca

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca has written a new book, The Hormone Fix, that focuses on the important role of diet and other lifestyle issues in terms of gaining hormone balance. She especially focuses on m...
Ketosis Increases Antioxidant Activity

Ketosis Increases Antioxidant Activity

The science surrounding the ketogenic diet expands day by day. In today's video I will explore some of the science that shows a relationship between the ketogenic diet and increased brain glutathione levels,...
The glucose ketone index calculator: a simple tool to monitor therapeutic efficacy for metabolic management of brain cancer

The glucose ketone index calculator: a simple tool to monitor therapeutic efficacy for metabolic management of brain cancer

Ketosis & Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Symptoms with a Ketogenic Diet

Ketosis & Parkinson’s Disease: Improving Symptoms with a Ketogenic Diet

If you feel like you are hearing about more and more about Parkinson's Disease in the media lately, you shouldn't be surprised. Cases are being presented with more and more frequency, such that Parkinson's r...
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Keith Runyan

The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Keith Runyan

I think it is very clear that, when discussing diabetes, I am almost always talking about type 2. Mostly, this is because type 2 diabetes is so much more common and, to a significant degree, avoidable. Type...
Ketogenic Diet Dramatically Improves Parkinson’s Disease

Ketogenic Diet Dramatically Improves Parkinson’s Disease

Ask any neurologist how Parkinson's disease is treated, and you're sure to get a long list of medications. Truth is, none of the medications actually treats the disease. The medications that are used are cle...
The Ketogenic Diet: Evidence for Optimism but High-Quality Research Needed

The Ketogenic Diet: Evidence for Optimism but High-Quality Research Needed