ketosis
Low-carb metabolic state
Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates, producing molecules called ketones.
The liver generates ketones when glucose is scarce—during fasting, starvation, or very low-carbohydrate diets.
Ketogenic diets deliberately induce ketosis for weight loss: I've been in ketosis for two weeks.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a dangerous form where ketone levels become dangerously high.
Scheduled cycles of eating and abstaining
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- water fastAbstaining from food, drinking only
- caloric restrictionReduced energy intake
- breaking fastEnding a period without food
refeeding · abstinence · dry fast · Ramadan · Yom Kippur · Lent
Ketone body from fat metabolism
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
mitochondria · carnitine · liver function · homeostasis · energy metabolism
Minimal starch intake
- AtkinsCarbohydrate-restricting eating plan
- macronutrientsPrimary nutritional building blocks
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- satietyState of being full
insulin resistance · blood sugar · net carbs · MCT oil · meal planning · calorie deficit
Sharpness of thought
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- cognitive functionBrain's information-processing abilities
- athletic performancePhysical skill in sports
- focusConcentrated attention point
appetite control · long-distance running · marathon · triathlon · stamina · aerobic capacity
Abnormally high blood glucose
- blood glucoseSugar level in bloodstream
- blood pHMeasure of circulatory acidity
- acidosisExcess blood sourness
- insulin therapyAdministered hormone replacing pancreatic function
type 1 diabetes · polyuria · endocrinology · fruity breath · dehydration · electrolyte imbalance · medical intervention
intermittent fasting
Scheduled cycles of eating and abstaining
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- water fastAbstaining from food, drinking only
- caloric restrictionReduced energy intake
breaking fast · refeeding · abstinence · dry fast · Ramadan · Yom Kippur · Lent
beta-hydroxybutyrate
Ketone body from fat metabolism
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
acetyl-CoA · mitochondria · carnitine · liver function · homeostasis · energy metabolism
low-carb
Minimal starch intake
- AtkinsCarbohydrate-restricting eating plan
- macronutrientsPrimary nutritional building blocks
- weight lossReduction in body mass
satiety · insulin resistance · blood sugar · net carbs · MCT oil · meal planning · calorie deficit
mental clarity
Sharpness of thought
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- cognitive functionBrain's information-processing abilities
- athletic performancePhysical skill in sports
focus · appetite control · long-distance running · marathon · triathlon · stamina · aerobic capacity
hyperglycemia
Abnormally high blood glucose
- blood glucoseSugar level in bloodstream
- blood pHMeasure of circulatory acidity
- acidosisExcess blood sourness
insulin therapy · type 1 diabetes · polyuria · endocrinology · fruity breath · dehydration · electrolyte imbalance · medical intervention
- metabolismcatabolism, anabolism, metabolism, glycolysis, metabolic rate
- keto foodsavocado, bacon, beef, broccoli, cauliflower
- low-carb dietinglow-carb, net carbs, carb counting, maintenance phase, glycemic index
- low-carb dietsAtkins, paleo, South Beach, carnivore diet, net carbs
- dairy farm problemsmastitis, mad cow
- livestock careveterinary care, animal welfare, disease prevention, calving, deworming