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The Impact of Fasting and Ketosis on Female Fertility
TLDR Fasting and ketosis may have negative impacts on female fertility and reproductive stress, with research showing that it can suppress FSH and LH in women. While ketosis can be beneficial for treating gestational diabetes, its implications for pregnant women should be carefully considered by obstetricians.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The episode discusses the individual nature of nutrition, specifically focusing on fasting and ketosis for females.
01:23
Nutritional ketosis may not be ideal for women trying to conceive due to potential impacts on fertility and reproductive stress.
02:37
Research shows that in a calorie-restricted state with elevated ketones, FSH and LH are suppressed in women but not in men, potentially indicating an evolutionary adaptation to famine.
03:55
Being in ketosis may not be optimal for women trying to get pregnant or during pregnancy, despite the historical presence of ketosis in human evolution.
05:03
Ketosis can be a useful tool for treating gestational diabetes, but it is important for obstetricians to carefully consider its implications for pregnant women.
06:12
Obstetricians often lack insight on managing blood sugars for pregnant women with gestational diabetes, leading to challenges in treatment and recovery.
07:28
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Health & Fitness
