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Hi Jim,
Yes, at least reduction of ketosis is one way to interpret these
variations in results. Maybe my protein requirements are less than my
wife's which leads to greater utilization of protein-derived amino acids
and peptides for the usual tissue repair and replacement immune
function, etc. Or maybe there is a difference in liver function in
ketone body production. Or maybe there is another explanation we haven't
thought of yet.
A fellow I am working with toward weight loss (he has lost 45+ pounds so
far) can't tolerate as much protein as I can without compromising his
ketosis (although we don't eat the same meals, I monitor his food intake
fairly carefully), so there is a continuum there that shows differences
that are quite pronounced.
best wishes,
Ron
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> R > While the body may be using mostly fats for energy, it will use
> some glucose as well. It isn't an on or off thing. It is a question of
> proportions. Typically, the more fats that are consumed as energy, the
> deeper the level of ketosis, but that also varies from one individual
> to the next. My wife and I can eat identical meals for several days.
> She will reach moderate to deep ketosis (40 to 80 mg/dL) while I will
> only experience mild ketosis (about 15 mg/dL).
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> I did not know that. Interesting. So if even a tiny amount of excess
> protein is consumed, glucose is produced (rather inefficiently) via
> gluconeogenesis which the body will burn preferentially, therefore
> reducing ketogenesis?
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> Jim
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