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Peter's thoughts on fasting and ketosis for females (Qualy #43) — Whalespan

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Peter's thoughts on fasting and ketosis for females (Qualy #43)

Peter Attia8m · 2020-02-14

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✕Not SupportedNutritional ketosis is not a compelling strategy for women experiencing fertility issues or trying to conceive.◐Partially SupportedPeter Attia's sister required insulin during her third pregnancy despite a ketogenic diet.◐Partially SupportedFollowing a ketogenic diet for a year, Peter Attia's sister lost 50 pounds and reduced her hemoglobin A1C from the 12s to the 5s.◐Partially SupportedA ketogenic diet may improve fertility in individuals with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes by reducing inflammation.Partially Supported

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Elevated ketone levels during famine suppress FSH and LH in women, suggesting a mechanism to halt reproduction during scarcity.

?Limited ResearchKetosis may not be the optimal strategy for women who are pregnant.

◐Partially SupportedKetosis can be an effective tool for treating type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.

◐Partially SupportedKetosis can be an effective tool for treating type 2 diabetes and conditions with similar features to gestational diabetes.

?Limited ResearchKetosis is not necessarily indicated as a deliberate strategy for the general population.

✕Not SupportedRestricting carbohydrates to the point of ketosis is not necessarily the best strategy for children, unless they have specific medical conditions like seizures.

◐Partially SupportedPeter Attia's sister developed gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes after two-thirds of her pancreas was removed.

◐Partially SupportedFor children, avoiding junk food, sugar, and highly refined carbohydrates is a better strategy than dietary restriction unless they have specific conditions.