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The Case for Keto for Type 1 Diabetes with Andrew Koutnik, Ph.D.

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Andrew joins me to talk about a case study (two papers) that he and colleagues just published on the long-term safety and efficacy of the ketogenic diet for an individual with type 1 diabetes who had been using the ketogenic diet for more than 10 years (spoiler alert: it’s Andrew). You can check those out below.

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Physiology Friday #200: Higher Aerobic Fitness is Tied to Slower Biological Aging

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. One of the most promising biomarkers of biological age are so-called DNA methylation-based age estimators, otherwise known as DNA methylation age clocks. ” Details can be found at the end of the post!

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Physiology Friday #230: Cutting Sugar vs. Cutting Carbs for Cardiometabolic Health

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Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. The debate over whether carbohydrates or sugar are the true culprits behind modern health issues has long stirred controversy among nutrition experts, diet enthusiasts, and the general public alike.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health

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21 22 23 It is worth noting that the literature here is still in its infancy, as research into sex differences is currently an emerging area in physiology. 4 Many environmental and lifestyle factors can throw our circadian system out of whack, which is why being prudent about sleep, diet, and exercise are crucial.

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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

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Data collection involved cardiac CT scans to measure CAC, blood biomarkers for cardiovascular health, dietary intake, and lifelong training history. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. The study included 289 male athletes with a mean age of 60 years. That’s pure speculation, however.