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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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Exploring Muscle Preservation and Performance with Ketones

This chapter explores the role of insulin and ketones in preserving muscle mass, particularly for aging individuals and athletes. It emphasizes the potential of exogenous ketones to provide benefits of ketosis while minimizing dietary restrictions, supported by key studies on beta-hydroxybutyrate’s anti-catabolic effects.

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