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In this episode, we cover everything you have ever wanted to know about keto, ketosis, and fasting.

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[03:05] Should you try keto if you don’t want to lose weight? [05:45] How to increase your ketone levels [13:20] What to do if you aren’t losing weight on a ketogenic diet [17:50] Ways to gain weight when following a ketogenic lifestyle [24:25] Don’t forget about bile: how to support the liver

[36:50] Does eating zero-calorie foods mess up fasting?

Should you try keto if you don’t want to lose weight? How to increase your ketone levels What to do if you aren’t losing weight on a ketogenic diet Ways to gain weight when following a ketogenic lifestyle Don’t forget about bile: how to support the liver

Does eating zero-calorie foods mess up fasting?

Should I Do Keto If I Don’t Want To Lose Weight?

Yes, you should do keto even if you don’t want to lose weight. Keto is excellent for your brain and cognitive performance; keto helps you be productive and resilient. In fact, ketones can cross the blood-brain barrier and give you an alternative fuel source. If you're never making ketones, you deprive your cells of 50% of your body’s fuel source. In addition, keto is great for longevity, anti-aging, and lowering inflammation in the body. It’s a great tool whether you want to lose weight or not. Many people come to keto primarily to lose weight. However, they stick with keto because they love the other health benefits they see from the lifestyle.

I Can’t Get My Ketones Above .5, What Am I Doing Wrong?

First, you’re not doing anything wrong. Maybe you can change your approach. When it comes to ketones, higher doesn’t necessarily mean better. You don’t want high glucose, so why would you want high ketones? .5 is great! That means you are burning fat instead of sugar - congratulations! However, if you want to raise your ketones, fasting is a great way to get those numbers up. Also, MCT oil has been proven to raise ketone production. Add MCT oil to your coffee or tea. Lastly, about 30% of MCT is in goa