Reply With QuoteIt is an inefficient way to product glucose and the reduction in insulin signaling is likely to impair glucose disposal into the muscles.
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Keto and Glycogen
Coach, there is a debate going on where I work. If one has enough excess body fat, can Ketosis produce enough glycogen through gluconeogenesis and glyconeogenesis to completely Replenish muscle glycogen?
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It is an inefficient way to product glucose and the reduction in insulin signaling is likely to impair glucose disposal into the muscles.
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Ok, even with an insulin spike from a high protein diet?
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A high protein diet isn't going to "spike" your insulin. Converting amino acids to glucose is metabolically inefficient and protein takes longer to digest than carb and fat.
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As always, thank for your time and sharing your knowledge!
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