Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2809: [Part 2] Reflections on the US News & World Report Diet Rankings by Stephen Guyenet on Nutrition Advice
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Dec 17, 2024 Stephan Guyenet, a PhD holder and author, shares valuable insights on the US News & World Report diet rankings. He discusses the complexities of ranking diets and the influence of public perception on health guidelines. Guyenet examines the ketogenic diet, exploring its short-term benefits for weight loss and blood glucose management, while raising concerns about its long-term health effects. He emphasizes the importance of research-backed nutrition advice in a landscape filled with misinformation.
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Ketogenic Diet Ranking
- The ketogenic diet ranks low, tied with the Dukan diet, due to perceived difficulty and health concerns.
- It's considered effective for short-term weight loss but less so for long-term results, despite some contradictory evidence.
Extreme Diets and Weight Loss
- Extreme diets, whether very low-carb or very low-fat, tend to be more effective for weight loss.
- This effectiveness may be attributed to their impact on appetite control.
Ketosis and Ancestry
- No traditional human populations have been found in chronic ketosis, including the Inuit.
- A genetic mutation preventing ketosis in the Inuit suggests it offered a survival advantage.
