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Can You Build Muscle on a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet? What the Science Says

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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Insulin, Amino Acids, and Muscle Health

This chapter explores the nuanced role of insulin in muscle preservation and its supportive function compared to amino acids in muscle growth. It also discusses the benefits of ketones in maintaining muscle mass, especially within the framework of low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets, while dispelling common myths about insulin and muscle loss.

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