Phosphor wrote:

>>all I know is that I've been reading more and more about the
>>connection between high protein or low carbohydrate diets leading to
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>elevated
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>>cortisol levels as a result of its relationship to gluconeogenesis. When
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>this
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>>becomes chronic, insulin resistance and abdominal fat storage increases.
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>but why then does this not happen to the Inuit?
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They may be genetically different.  The fact that when they (and other
indigenous peoples) are subjected to "civilized" diets they suffer from
things like diabetes at rates *greater* than the general population
suggests something of the sort.  I recall reading that when tested the
Inuit showed only trace ketosis -- wish I could recall where I read it.
 My conjecture is that they have adapted to their way of life by having
a more efficient gluconeogenesis system, thus calling for less cortisol
to keep blood glucose up.  Also, I'm sure that there are non-dietary
factors that make a difference.  Do the Inuit stay up late at night
doing mental work, etc?

Todd Moody
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