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Neurodegenerative processes such as dementia are time-sensitive conditions. The longer you wait to seek help and understand the causes of your memory problems, the greater the brain can be damaged. 

Many people have heard of the ketogenic diet as a weight loss strategy. Although it is possible to lose weight with the ketogenic diet, this approach brings about many other benefits. In cancer, it helps decrease insulin and cell proliferation signals, reduces blood glucose levels and fuel availability for tumors, and increases susceptibility to chemotherapy/radiotherapy, while protecting normal cells [1].

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is an autoimmune disease that leads to the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, resulting in inadequate insulin production. The risk factors associated with DM1 are  both genetic and environmental such as the enteroviruses, exposure to cow’s milk protein and/or wheat gluten and deficiency of vitamin D.

According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 540 million people worldwide live with diabetes, and by 2045, IDF projections show that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%. Over 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is driven by socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and genetic factors [1]. 

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most common global cause of death, and when we eat too many carbs or when a diabetic takes too much exogenous insulin the risk of a heart attack or a stroke increases greatly [1]. 

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the endocrine part of the pancreas, namely the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. It is a very important regulator of carbohydrate metabolism, but also protein and fat metabolism.

You’re on a ketogenic diet and working on shedding unwanted pounds when suddenly there’s a proposition to go out for a party or a barbeque. You know there’ll be alcohol involved… What to do? Moreover, in the summer, when the…

Vegetarianism and veganism – two variants of a meatless diet that seem quite restrictive in themselves – is it possible to combine them with an elimination diet, such as a low-carb ketogenic diet? Although theoretically the ketogenic diet seems hard…

Author: PhD Natalia Drabińska

The previous article described the importance of intestinal microbiota and dysbiosis, i.e. a state in which the balance of the number and type of intestinal microorganisms is disturbed. One example of intestinal dysbiosis is SIBO.

Author: PhD Natalia Drabińska

Over the last few years, there is a growing interest in the intestinal microbiota, the analysis of its composition and its importance in maintaining the body in health. But what exactly is the gut microbiota? Find out in today's article.