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The benefits of consuming fruit as a primary carb source — Whalespan

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The benefits of consuming fruit as a primary carb source

Paul Saladino11m · 2022-02-18

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✓Well SupportedFruit is the least defended part of a plant, with lower levels of defense chemicals compared to stems and leaves, especially as it ripens.✓Well SupportedAdopting a carnivore diet followed by an animal-based diet for four years resolved the speaker's eczema and asthma.✓Well SupportedThe speaker's fasting insulin is less than 3 micro IU/mL and C-peptide is less than 0.43, indicating no evidence of insulin resistance, despite daily honey consumption.✓Well SupportedDynamic glucose responses to simple carbohydrate intake observed with CGMs are more informative than fasting glucose levels for identifying metabolic issues.Well Supported

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Insulin has anti-natriuretic actions in the kidney, helping prevent electrolyte loss.

✓Well SupportedMaintaining insulin sensitivity is critical for individuals, and checking fasting insulin levels is important for assessing metabolic health.

✓Well SupportedContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs) provide real-time blood sugar measurements every five minutes, allowing for detailed observation of glucose fluctuations.

✓Well SupportedContinuous glucose monitoring can immediately assess an individual's metabolic health.

◐Partially SupportedWhen following a ketogenic diet, the body becomes physiologically insulin resistant, sparing glucose for essential functions while muscles utilize ketones.

◐Partially SupportedAdding fruit and honey to a carnivore diet was beneficial for electrolyte balance, heart palpitations, sleep, and hormonal health.

◐Partially SupportedFasting insulin levels remained stable around 3 micro iu/mL when consuming 100-200 grams of carbohydrates daily, suggesting no change in insulin sensitivity.

◐Partially SupportedHigher fasting blood glucose levels on a carnivore diet may be related to high protein intake.

◐Partially SupportedEven with carbohydrate intake, blood sugar may rise to 140-160 but will return to baseline quickly with a small area under the curve and maintained insulin sensitivity.

✕Not SupportedThe speaker experienced electrolyte issues, cramping, and poor recovery during a ketogenic diet in college.

◐Partially SupportedKetosis can be overused and is powerful medicine similar to fasting, activating genes for autophagy.

◐Partially SupportedHoney is a suitable carbohydrate source because it is made by bees and contains minimal defense chemicals.

◐Partially SupportedFruit, as a non-processed carbohydrate source, is not a cause of weight gain for many individuals.

◐Partially SupportedPatterns of metabolic dysfunction on a continuous glucose monitor are characterized by broader glucose peaks, multiple peaks, or a significantly higher area under the curve compared to normal metabolic responses.

◐Partially SupportedProlonged periods without carbohydrates can lead to physiological consequences.

◐Partially SupportedThe body becomes physiologically insulin resistant when in a ketogenic state.