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Continuing the conversation about healthy eating …

January 25, 2016April 8, 2016 lesica

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Reader question: I just read this regarding gluten. Is it really backed up with scientific evidence? Or just relevant to people with celiac disease or wider gut / diet issues? 3 Ways To Reduce Leaky Gut And Leaky Brain: Avoid gluten in your diet. Gluten contains a protein called gliadin that stimulates zonulin, which in turn increases permeability (leakiness) of our gut and blood brain barrier.
Reader question: Via 23andme I’ve recently learnt that I have 1 apoe4 gene. What are your thoughts on the diet suggestions on the apoe4.info site, basically a ketogenic type diet and fasting daily?
Reader question: In your book you mention that the brain only uses glucose. What are your thoughts on this statement: During metabolic stress, ketones serve as an alternative energy source to maintain normal brain cell metabolism. In fact, BHB (a major ketone) may be an even more efficient fuel than glucose, providing more energy per unit oxygen used.

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