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Animal-based vs. keto with Taylor Rapp — Whalespan

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Animal-based vs. keto with Taylor Rapp

Paul Saladino12m · 2023-04-10

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✓Well SupportedAchieving 60% of daily calories from carbohydrates (over 400 grams for a 3000-calorie diet) is considered an intense but optimal intake for athletic performance and recovery based on testosterone to cortisol ratios.✓Well SupportedIndividuals on a carbohydrate-deprived diet may experience lower testosterone and higher cortisol post-exercise.✓Well SupportedExcessive carbohydrate restriction can lead to stress, carbohydrate fear, electrolyte issues, sleep disturbances, palpitations, and declining sex hormones.◐Partially SupportedThe speaker added carbohydrates back to his diet after feeling better on a carnivore diet.Not Supported

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The speaker experienced electrolyte issues, cramping, and poor recovery during a ketogenic diet in college.

◐Partially SupportedA fasting insulin level of 3 and a hemoglobin A1c of 5.4 may indicate good metabolic health despite a high carbohydrate intake.

◐Partially SupportedAchieving full recovery by Tuesday after a Sunday game indicates good recovery, which was achieved this year with more carbohydrates.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker consumes over 400 grams of carbohydrates daily, primarily from honey and fruit juice.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming over 400 grams of carbohydrates daily, including honey and fruit juice, leads to feeling better, sleeping well, and recovering effectively from exercise.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker consumes a majority of carbohydrates from fruit and honey, with a smaller portion from sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, while avoiding potato skins.

◐Partially SupportedAdding carbohydrates in the form of fruit and honey significantly improved the speaker's athletic performance.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming 100-120 grams of carbohydrates daily is not considered harmful for obese individuals trying to lose weight.

◐Partially SupportedBlood glucose spikes are associated with endothelial dysfunction in individuals with diabetic physiology, influenced by factors like insulin resistance.

◐Partially SupportedBlood glucose spikes from consuming carbohydrates like honey are not harmful for healthy humans, including athletes.

◐Partially SupportedA zero-carb carnivore diet may be associated with higher fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c compared to a diet with more carbohydrates.

✕Not SupportedAvoiding gluten and grains may reduce inflammation, bloating, and joint pain.

◐Partially SupportedTransitioning to an animal-based diet and cutting out inflammatory oils and grains improved the speaker's range of motion in deep squats.