Anyone read the latest research on Keto by Alan Aragon?

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  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    edited November 2017
    I'm sorry, but since when are the only alternatives keto or processed carbs. Nowhere in my post did I mention them. In fact, I mentioned more vegetables.

    You keep missing the point on why I dismiss keto as well: I'm not satiated by fat.

    Why would I eat a macro split where 75% percent of my calories would come from something that doesn't fill me up?

    Also? TIL that my body treats vegetables like a drug.
  • KarblessKreature
    KarblessKreature Posts: 52 Member
    Flame war lol cause “I often wonder” if all the keto na sayers have actually followed a well formulated keto diet? Or just tried for a week or two. Doesn’t really matter cause people like to argue/debate why they’re ways the best. And no one like being told what they're doing isn’t the most effective. But it’s good cause it starts the sharing of info. And the smarter people will use all available tools at they’re disposal to increase ones health. I at least try every sides concepts if I believe they will be beneficial to me after doing the research. And then find a way to implement them into my custom lifestyle. Later and luck to all

    Nice. Because we don't extol the virtues of magical keto we aren't smart. Moving on.

    This isn't necessarily about debate, the OP was sharing the first part in a multi-part review of various studies into keto and its varying effects. It wasn't at any point meant to be a them vs us, it's an objective view. Everything was just dandy until those who practice keto came in telling us we're wrong and demonising it. Which nobody is. We're just saying you do you boo but it isn't for everyone, not even most.

    I know a lot more people who find starch satiating than I do fat. Me included. I just had a melting middle burger with a brioche bun. I am stuffed to the gills on just that. The starch is a major component because I had the same sans bun (because I forgot to buy them) so had it with just some non-starchy veg. Nowhere near as full.

    It can help with health conditions in some people, IR and epilepsy being two of them. But most people aren't IR or epileptic.

    And finally. I like starch, if I were to keto I'd go round the twist fantasising about bread and potatoes and some desserts. Not even things I eat an especially large amount of but I thoroughly enjoy them and see no reason to exclude them from my diet for no other reason than it's allegedly better in some way. Plus carbs fuel my pretty strenuous workouts.
    Flame war lol cause “I often wonder” if all the keto na sayers have actually followed a well formulated keto diet? Or just tried for a week or two. Doesn’t really matter cause people like to argue/debate why they’re ways the best. And no one like being told what they're doing isn’t the most effective. But it’s good cause it starts the sharing of info. And the smarter people will use all available tools at they’re disposal to increase ones health. I at least try every sides concepts if I believe they will be beneficial to me after doing the research. And then find a way to implement them into my custom lifestyle. Later and luck to all

    What are you on about? Why would someone who knows fat isn't satiating even try keto?

    FTR? I did low carb, just not keto, for ten years.

    Low carbing did nothing for my arthritis, in fact, I was worse then than I was now.

    Personally, I find that finding a sustainable lifestyle and adhering to it is what is the determining factor in how smart someone is.

    Anyone who'd be miserable on any sort of diet would be pretty foolish trying to stick with it.

    If a person who's sated by fat tried to be a high carb vegan, that would be a pretty tough task as well.

    There's not a single objectively best diet protocol in terms of satiety.

    This research review (which is the subject of the thread) so far covered how keto impacts certain areas of training. There will be further parts of the review released relating, for example, to keto's impact on disease. It will be interesting to see the findings and what the current research supports from an objective standpoint.
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Flame war lol cause “I often wonder” if all the keto na sayers have actually followed a well formulated keto diet? Or just tried for a week or two. Doesn’t really matter cause people like to argue/debate why they’re ways the best. And no one like being told what they're doing isn’t the most effective. But it’s good cause it starts the sharing of info. And the smarter people will use all available tools at they’re disposal to increase ones health. I at least try every sides concepts if I believe they will be beneficial to me after doing the research. And then find a way to implement them into my custom lifestyle. Later and luck to all

    My choice to not go keto has nothing to do with my intelligence.

    Sorry my post was in response to all the above. You’ll have to decide what was aimed at you
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    edited November 2017
    Ah. We're all hooked on carbs.

    Well, like that old slogan... hooked on carbs worked for me!

    It's interesting, and pertinent to the topic of the thread, that you're going to do CKD. Is this around some training goal? It would be in line with what the review is stating.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Never said keto was the smart way. Thats how you, who probably doesn’t like keto, reacted to what I wrote. Reread it. And for low carb vs keto it’s a whole different ball game my friend. Like I did said you didn’t even give keto a proper try. Most processed carbs cause some type of inflammation in the body. Can’t fight the science. And like I said I will try anything that will better my long term health and do a proper n=1 on it. I was fine even flourishing on a carb based diet. Keto was an attempt to help my sciatica issue (from too much sports, injury in my 20’s and genetics it seems) wanting to lean out a bit and gain lean mass(~1# a month). Didn’t like going thru a bulking cycle and having to cut after ward. So a super slow bulk for me from now on. Worked wonders on those accounts and seem to be chugging along just fine. Like I said you dismissed keto cause your mentally hook on carbs, body treats them like a drug. You never even really tried keto and look down upon it. I’ll be switching to a CKD at around year mark after staring keto to see how that works for me. And I’m sure I’ll which ever works best I’ll stick with. But like I said do you. Later and pass the butter.

    Interesting about the bolded above. I eat moderate carbs and, in my annual physical about a month ago, my doctor said my blood work and the general state of my health indicate pretty much a complete absence of inflammation.

    FTR, I am neither pro nor anti keto. I think it has application for some, particular in extreme cases of insulin resistance and has been shown to help with epileptics. It can also help those who struggle with sweets cravings although for both IR and cravings, they can be addressed often with the less drastic intervention of a low carb diet.

    Keto works for you. Great. Just because it doesn't for others, it is inaccurate and insulting suggest they are "mentally hooked on carbs". The purpose of this thread was the presentation of a research summary on keto diets. It's neither for or against. Just data. Your need to come and proselytize and accuse those that don't agree with your choice of being addicted to carbs proves my point in an earlier post about keto fanaticism.

    Keto is only one path and not even the best for many. I'm sure you will continue to believe what you do. So, help yourself. Your comments don't relate to the info posted as the topic of the thread. Just a defense against an attack that no one made on your sacred cow. I question whether you reviewed the chart in any detail and whether you clicked on the link to read the entire article.
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    edited November 2017
    Ah. We're all hooked on carbs.

    Well, like that old slogan... hooked on carbs worked for me!

    It's interesting, and pertinent to the topic of the thread, that you're going to do CKD. Is this around some training goal? It would be in line with what the review is stating.

    Yes we’re all hook on processed carbs!
    Lol Exactly what I mean. You take one part of what I said with no regard to the whole. Plzs reread. I never said the study was *kitten*.
    As for he CKD, I enjoy n=1 experiment trying to maximize my health and longevity. So I’m constantly running one on myself with regards to something. For myself I seem to have a high carb tolerance. But that’s for another thread.

    You completely misunderstood me.

    1. I don't really eat much in the way of anything processed. Most of my carbs are from vegetables, legumes, tubers and whole grains. Oh and dairy. I'm a vegetarian. I eat a lot of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.

    2. I was trying to bring the post back to topic and see if you had a training goal influencing your decision to try CKD.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Never said keto was the smart way. Thats how you, who probably doesn’t like keto, reacted to what I wrote. Reread it. And for low carb vs keto it’s a whole different ball game my friend. Like I did said you didn’t even give keto a proper try. Most processed carbs cause some type of inflammation in the body. Can’t fight the science. And like I said I will try anything that will better my long term health and do a proper n=1 on it. I was fine even flourishing on a carb based diet. Keto was an attempt to help my sciatica issue (from too much sports, injury in my 20’s and genetics it seems) wanting to lean out a bit and gain lean mass(~1# a month). Didn’t like going thru a bulking cycle and having to cut after ward. So a super slow bulk for me from now on. Worked wonders on those accounts and seem to be chugging along just fine. Like I said you dismissed keto cause your mentally hook on carbs, body treats them like a drug. You never even really tried keto and look down upon it. I’ll be switching to a CKD at around year mark after staring keto to see how that works for me. And I’m sure I’ll which ever works best I’ll stick with. But like I said do you. Later and pass the butter.

    Stupid and a junkie. Nice!


    :laugh:
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    edited November 2017
    I must say, keto alleviating sciatica is a new one. Interested to know how a macro split helps a nerve compression issue.*

    *I have sciatica. Losing weight so there's less load and improving fitness to stabilise the area are what helped it.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    "I never said keto was the smart way" says the person who's called KarblessKreature who spends the rest of his post praising how awesome keto is and that carbs are like drugs.

    Also reread my post.
    And a n=1 would refer to one person which is me.
    And if I must I’ll go and look up the studies about carb/sugar withdrawal and it’s resemblance to a drug withdrawal. Sure it will not be hard to find sir. And also have a great day

    Great, please post it I'd love to read it.
  • ZodFit
    ZodFit Posts: 394 Member
    ZodFit wrote: »

    Calories in < calories out will result in weight loss no matter what you put in your body but putting the right things in your body matter it's the difference of building your house with straw or bricks.

    Sure, all compared diets may work essentially the same when perfectly followed (cal in<cal out), but where Keto has the edge (for me and many others) is the diet is highly satiating. After initial adjustment you simply aren't as hungry, what you eat is very satisfying, and (if you aren't a fake baker or using a ton of artificial sweetners in everything) you lose your cravings for sweets. So while it may not "work better", it is easier to stick to for a lot of people.

    Also, many people feel better when they eat ketogenically. My arthritis is much improved when I am not eating grains and sugars. I also sleep better and have less brain fog. YMMV

    Yeah i totally agree. I'm going to give keto another go. I felt foggy about t days then I binged carbs. I truly think keto is for me...just have to try harder
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    edited November 2017
    Basically called the mesolimbic pathway. Search mesolimbic pathway and sugar and you’ll get many many many studies on it. Pick which ever you want. Basically stimulates how far your willing to go to get something. And sugar stimulates it just like a drug. Happy reading.

    You said you'd post the study. I've never found one that says it is like a drug withdrawl.

    I've never seen people steal or *kitten* to fund their sugar addiction
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Why do so many people who enjoy keto get all tied up in knots when people say it simply isn't for everyone and it is not superior to any other way of eating. If fat is satiating to you, brilliant. If it helps health conditions you have (still waiting to hear how it helps sciatica, a nerve compression problem) then also brilliant. Unsubstantiated claims about how much better it is than evil carbs, you are going to get pushback.

    I am not against keto. I am against any dietary evangelists. I feel the same way about people who are vegan because they think it a superior way of eating, not because of ethics. I feel the same way about vegans who aren't eating enough protein because "we don't need so much protein".

    I am for everyone finding a way of eating that meets nutritional, psychological and sustainability needs. Short story, full stop.

    I need to pinch that sentence.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    So I wouldn't assume that those who are lower fat, eat nothing but junk food. Just like those of who shouldn't assume that those that are following ketogenic are eating nothing by processed meats, pork rinds and other fried junk foods. Both diets and anywhere in between can be done in a healthy and unhealthy way.

    eta: I think it's funny that any discussion of actual research data that doesn't support keto is considered anti-keto instead of pro-science. This has been a debate for awhile that keto is suboptimal for muscle building and lifting. This supports those discussion.
    I am not against keto. I am against any dietary evangelists.
    I am for everyone finding a way of eating that meets nutritional, psychological and sustainability needs. Short story, full stop.

    Both of these sentiments express my thoughts on the topic better than I could. Especially the bolded. Thanks
  • russelljam08
    russelljam08 Posts: 167 Member
    Once again reread my post. Never said keto was the best diet to build muscle the fastest. Just that one could slow bulk. And once again all these post are indeed directly against keto. And also sugar addiction is real and withdrawals symptoms are also. You can’t refute the science of the mesolimbic pathway. Yes they just ruin their health cause no one will call buying a candy bar a waste of $ or a drug lol. Band processed sugars and see what happens. Yes robbing pillaging murdering would ensue.
    And blue zone diets 70% carbs I think not. And from what I remember quite a few of those places consume high amounts of fish/eggs/dairy(goat). And majority of their carbs are unprocessed and are from high fiber veggies/nuts/seeds. They also consume way less calories then here, so gram for gram are lower in carbs So compared to the AMD this would be considered low carb. All of these things would give them a relatively equal distribution of macros leaning toward a slightly higher carb intake maybe a 40/30/30. For arguments sake I’ll give you 60/20/20 but 100g carbs is low carb here in America my friend.
    As for Italy being in the blue zone it isn’t only Sardinia is. I’m also quite family with Italian food culture and your wrong, they don’t eat tons of processed carbs. Btw these are the 5 places that are Blue Zone
    Okinawa (Japan); Sardinia (Italy); Nicoya (Costa Rica); Icaria (Greece) and among the Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda, California
    As for the sciatica issue, processed carbs cause inflammation in the body even if you don’t really notice it with any outward symptoms. When I cut them out my back especially and other joints felt considerably better(probably could of gotten the same by cutting the processed carb out my old diet). The last aleve I had was about a week into keto, since then none.
    Also never said that the studies data wasn’t relative, quite the opposite in fact. Believe I said I would use anything that I deemed better for my overall health. So also like I said after a full year of being fat-adapted I’ll switch to a CKD for a year and see how that goes. I’m always n=1. Cant wait for the OP’s study to finish knowledge is king.








    Read and weep. Also, Tukisenta & Ewe tribes eating huge amounts of carbs(+90% carbs), or the Kitavans (69% carb diet), or the Hadza (lots of honey, fruit, animal products) or the Kung San (moderate carbs with lots of nuts), or the Ewe Tribe (who eat a diet of basically NOTHING BUT insulin-spiking carbs ... literaly 98% of the diet). Here is a Kitavan(those carbs are really fattening huh)
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