Dr. Jeff Volek on Ketogenic Diets and Athletic Performance
ketogenic diet December 4th. 2020, 1:27amJeff Volek is the Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the first clinically-proven treatment to safely and sustainably reverse type 2 diabetes without medications or surgery.
Read articles by Dr. Volek here: https://blog.virtahealth.com/author/jeffvolek/
Learn more about Virta here: http://virtahealth.com
For the last two decades, Dr. Volek has performed cutting edge research on how humans adapt to diets restricted in carbohydrates with a dual focus on clinical and performance applications of nutritional ketosis. His scholarly work includes more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and five books, including a New York Times Best Seller, and he has provided more than 200 lectures at scientific and industry conferences around the world. Dr. Volek is the author of The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living and The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance, two foundational books on low carb nutrition science and nutritional ketosis that he wrote with Stephen Phinney, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Volek is a registered dietitian and professor in the Department of Human Sciences at The Ohio State University. His team at OSU studies the role of nutritional ketosis on cardio-metabolic status, ectopic fat accumulation in various tissues (liver, muscle, heart), tumor metabolism and health outcomes in women with advanced breast cancer, and human physical and cognitive capabilities in military personnel.
Dr. Volek has a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from Michigan State University, and a Master of Science in exercise physiology and Doctorate in kinesiology and nutrition from Pennsylvania State University.
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December 4th, 2020 at 1:44 am
I've been fat adapted for over a year and I can say my recovery as a distance runner has greatly improved. My explosivity has recovered as well. When fully hydrated with electrolytes in balance, I am strong and powerful and can run 10k efforts several back to back days in a row. There has to be an extremely efficient inflammation-quelling by the ketones my body is so efficient at burning. I will never look back to carbing-up!!
December 4th, 2020 at 2:14 am
The public may be lazy and stupid but they sure are all kinds of sick, with much of that due to blubber storage. The medical people in the public gaze who hand out information on the "keto" "diet" sound like they make it up as they go, many experimenting on themselves – with a bizarre range of diets (for example, eating like a nomadic tribesman – but one who lives with automobiles, central heating and foods sourced from around the planet presented within easy reach at the well-lit, safe supermarket. Ridiculous.) Some of these doctors sound like populist politicians – emotive but unconvincing as to root causes, and also long-term effects. When is the verified SCIENCE going to make its presence felt? – The scope of your admirable work over such a long period is very much appreciated, and you clearly are not a tub-thumper, but my question stands: Can the useful truth get out there in American communities where it can do wonders?
December 4th, 2020 at 2:48 am
more on this if you interested in hearing from an ultra runner and exercise physiologist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqDKiQbysFY
December 4th, 2020 at 3:33 am
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December 4th, 2020 at 4:06 am
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December 4th, 2020 at 4:20 am
This is exactly what I talk about in this video:
https://youtu.be/h4c0OqISe8o
December 4th, 2020 at 5:12 am
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December 4th, 2020 at 6:03 am
Well, it's a pity that there are close to none studies on strength athletes' performances on a ketogenic diet. It's common knowledge by now that keto helps with endurance exercises. For strength training muscles depend on glycogen though. Where do they get it from if not metabolized muscle tissue? If you have more inside on these biochemical processes (under the specified circumstances), please could you share it here? Thanks.
December 4th, 2020 at 6:08 am
I just can't train (running) as hard while on anything like a keto diet. After two months trying it I lost weight but everything felt harder and I was slower, recovering poorly and losing 20k of weekly training distance and my faster paced workouts. I tried adding some sugars before and during workouts figuring they'd be used during training but it barely helped. So I'm back to eating a balanced conventionally healthy diet now with higher carbs, at least 40%.
I figure you'll train your body to oxidise fat effectively on every medium to long runs anyway. After 40 minutes you can feel the depleted hypoglycemic state. Maybe keto helps lose weight if you have a weight target during base training. But I just found training way harder with perpetually depleted glycogen reserves and low blood glucose. do any elite or pros train long term on a keto diet?
And for racing… I probably worked through 9 Torq gels to get myself a 2:47 marathon. surely nobody remains keto for racing?
December 4th, 2020 at 6:11 am
Virta health…one of the most biased keto organizations 😂👍🏾
December 4th, 2020 at 6:26 am
About intense cyling – I wondering if keto diet will not infuence negativly on my Health during the cyling training. I like intense ridding and what I can share till now is that I can ride longer keeping energy but when I do some intervals -very intensive part can't take to long because fuel run out. On carbo in this situation I would have low power to the end of training but on keto if you will slow for while, energy back and you can continue. For now I think that long and medium intense cyling fit to keto in best way.
What is yours experience?
December 4th, 2020 at 6:58 am
High carb is the solution!!! Diabetes is caused by intramyocellular lipids, in other words "too much fat!!!"
December 4th, 2020 at 7:48 am
Most athletes dont do Keto because low carb diets suck for athletes.
December 4th, 2020 at 8:42 am
Why do most endurance athletes not do this? They are mostly using carbohydrates why? Thanks
December 4th, 2020 at 8:49 am
Where is all the studies you speak of?
December 4th, 2020 at 9:32 am
124 DAYS on KETO Diet… Have lost 40lbs.
December 4th, 2020 at 9:34 am
I have tried everything. I gained weight in places where I didn't want them. It was a struggle to get them off. Weight in my stomach, thighs, and definitely my CHEEKS!! I'm so thankful I found https://mmini.me/YourKetoDiet I wanted a change that worked fast and stay consistent! I cut out junk food and processed foods, and drink plenty of water with minimal exercises and stayed consistent with my KETO diet. I hope it helps and inspires others! Now I kickbox and personal train people that need help too!
December 4th, 2020 at 10:12 am
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December 4th, 2020 at 10:53 am
Hey, so i am wanting to go keto to lose weight and gain muscle, i will be joining the Air force as A Tacp and it will be intense running, swimming, and long times without food is this possible?
December 4th, 2020 at 11:26 am
Low levels of blood sugar will avoid the creation of glycogen – which is extremely disadvantageous for any athlete. So as an athlete, stay away from this keto fad diet. I am a PhD in biochemistry with 30 years experience and this doc is wrong.