Here's more science on ketones.
"Elevation of ketones on a level seen on
a 48hr fast completely reverses the mitochondial
abnormalities associated with insulin deficiency"
http://www.life-enhancement.com/article_template.asp?ID=885

More science on meal frequency and size
"DR can also countract adverse effects of
deficiencies of certian nutrients.
Rats maintained on a DR regiman are able to
tolerate thiame deficiency suck that damage
to thalamic neurons was greatly decreased."
http://blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1471-
4159.2003.01586.x/full/-
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