Thinking Health Podcast S2E8: Chris Irvin (Q&A #2) - Keto Supplements, Reintroducing Carbs, Increased Cholesterol on Keto, and More
Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, is a nutrition science researcher and writer with a strong focus in ketogenic dieting. He holds a Master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and spent his time in graduate school studying the ketogenic diet for performance and therapeutic applications.
Chris sits down for another Q&A style episode where he answers questions about keto supplements and whether you really need them, reintroducing carbs, and what to do if your cholesterol goes up on keto.
You’ll also get a peek into dad life for Chris and the new products launching at Perfect Keto.
Here’s a breakdown of the episode:
00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast
00:29 Introduction to this episode’s Q&A style
01:15 Perfect Keto updates, including a sneak peek at the new products coming out
06:04 How dad life is going
08:24 Does Chris still work for Perfect Keto?
11:11 Are there any supplements you have to take while following a keto diet? Plus a breakdown of how to match your supplements with your health goals
18:56 How to reintroduce carbs back into your diet, including why someone would consider adding carbs in and how to do this without sabotaging your hard work
24:10 Is it bad that my total cholesterol has gone up since I started keto?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Chris Irvin’s website
Chris Irvin’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Dietdoctor.com Physician Finder