Category: Science

Why do you think that fat loss stalls on a keto diet is such an important topic? I think it’s important to talk about losing

Many people are unaware that while sugar alcohols – like erythritol, sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, and a few others – don’t count as sugar, they still

Where does the idea come from that keto is harmful for your kidneys? I get questions about this all the time. Doctors were taught, when

What is the difference between exogenous and endogenous ketones? Exo- means ‘outside’, like an exoskeleton, where the skeleton is on the outside of a creature,

What is the difference between fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? The underlying process that’s going on – meaning fat in the

What is PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)? It’s a disease or condition that affects women, who will then often have trouble getting pregnant. It usually comes

This blog is an adaptation of Dr Westman’s video on ‘Keto: Science-based versus Internet-based ’ which we have included at the bottom of this article.