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Yesterday, 08:17 PM

pklopp replied to a thread What is wrong with me? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Stabbing in the dark here, but it does sound to me like you have an adrenergic system issue. Hypoglycemia symptoms are caused by the massive...

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Yesterday, 07:29 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Fats "waste products" and dangers in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Hola Miguel, You should probably have taken this question to a biochemistry teacher, or better yet, someone who specializes in human metabolism. ...

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Yesterday, 10:50 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

There are a number of things to say here, but first and foremost, you need to know your tools. Ketostix and all urinalysis strips measure...

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05-17-2013, 07:24 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I don't have a meal plan, per se, just guidelines. It is trivially easy to hit those calories if you eat fats. So, for example, if I'm have a...

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05-17-2013, 07:09 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Here's where common sense runs head first into pointy egghead science. Significant to a scientist does not mean what you think it means. It means...

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05-17-2013, 06:47 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You're basically on the right track, but a bit fuzzy on the details. Ketone bodies in the blood stream result from an increase in FFA, not the...

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05-17-2013, 06:54 AM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Ok so I have completed 8 days of 1 meal a day & I loved it completely! It felt great & everything was ..quite easy eventually. But I chanced upon...

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05-16-2013, 07:55 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Gluconeogenesis in Primal Research

Sigh ... If anyone wants a really good book on metabolism, this one is hard to beat: Metabolic Regulation: A Human Perspective If you read...

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05-16-2013, 02:25 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Fat Cell (Adipocyte) Autophagy in Long Term Weight Loss in Primal Research

I would seriously doubt this exists. An empty fat cell is a fat cell that has given up its contents in the line of duty ... that is, during a...

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05-16-2013, 01:08 PM

pklopp replied to a thread "Paleolithic Diet is Associated With Unfavorable Changes to Blood Lipids... in Primal Research

I love research papers. This ratio correlates best with CVD, and a ratio < 3.4 for men or 3.3 for women is the lowest tier, "very low risk." ...

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05-16-2013, 12:30 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Adjusting to fewer meals per day- any tips? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I'm curious as to how people here actually determined they were hypoglycemic? Merely being uncomfortable is not a sign of hypoglycemia. I've...

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05-16-2013, 06:17 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Not what to eat but how to eat in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I've actually just written an article about meal frequency and the scientific rationale behind why one meal a day is probably ideal. You can find it...

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05-12-2013, 07:34 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

The primary reason we fast is to achieve a specific hormonal profile conducive to more favourable nutrient partitioning. This generally means low...

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05-10-2013, 01:04 PM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I think this is the biggest question I must ask msyelf - The last 2 days at the end of the daily 20 Hr+ fast I have more or less stuffed myself with...

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05-10-2013, 11:38 AM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread Cream/butter as my primary fat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

As always PK, a very well structured argument! Thank you again. Regards, Vishnu

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05-10-2013, 08:35 AM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread in the process of un-carbing but endurance is a challenge in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

dkJames, This is great advice, thank you! I've been on a primal/lower carb diet for 4 months with lots of veggies, eggs & protein helped along by...

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05-09-2013, 04:01 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Cream/butter as my primary fat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

That is a very funny gif. My contention is that you cannot, nor would you want to, stop a meal from being stored. We have evolved very...

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05-09-2013, 02:36 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Cream/butter as my primary fat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Ok, in preparation for takeoff, the captain has illuminated the fasten seatbelts sign .... Let me start off by plagiarizing myself a bit ... I...

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05-09-2013, 06:01 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Cream/butter as my primary fat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

In terms of fat quality, you are in lipid heaven! In terms of getting leaner for bikini season ... I can't say. You are, however, also in a caloric...

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05-08-2013, 11:16 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

This is not a religion, we won't excommunicate you for a minor transgression. I would say, keep at the fast, but realize that this may prove very...

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05-08-2013, 10:59 AM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 3 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

PKlopp, Thank you for the wonderful thread here! I am on Day-2 of the 24 hour fast & am aiming for a whole week of 1-meal-a-day. I've been...

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05-07-2013, 01:55 PM

pklopp replied to a thread how to cure a huge appetite? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You're welcome. Information wants to be free! -PK

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05-07-2013, 09:03 AM

pklopp replied to a thread how to cure a huge appetite? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You need to give post-prandial satiety some time. Dietary fats are not absorbed into the blood stream as other nutrients are. This is principally...

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05-07-2013, 08:57 AM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread Intermittent Fasting - A Primer ( Part 2 ) in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I just wanted to add to your earlier observation about all major religions taking fasting as a means of prayer & service - Mahatma Gandhi was an avid...

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05-07-2013, 07:58 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Fasting Schedule in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

No offense, but that really isn't much of a fast. What you will wind up doing is cycling through liver glycogen stores once a week. Given that you...

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05-01-2013, 05:02 PM

vishnuns39620 replied to a thread Um, how do I cook meat. in Primal Blueprint Recipes

You should definitely make sure it cooks all the way through! I usually bake meat, but letting it simmer is a great way to cook it. Sent from my...

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04-26-2013, 07:13 PM

pklopp replied to a thread Are ALL saturated fats good for you? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Interesting outlook. I too believe that we are not meant to live indefinitely, mostly due to DNA transcriptional errors that tend to accumulate over...

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04-26-2013, 11:46 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Are ALL saturated fats good for you? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

You are right that it would be incredibly odd for the body to have evolved to use a poisonous substance as its preferred storage medium. With...

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04-26-2013, 08:00 AM

pklopp replied to a thread Are ALL saturated fats good for you? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Hey Otzi, I've been busy dealing with mini-me for the last three months. He's starting to get better at sleeping, which bodes well for the...

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