The Impact of Ketosis on Cortisol Levels and Adrenal Function

In this video, we delve into a hotly debated topic: Does a ketogenic diet impact cortisol levels and adrenal health? While some claim that sustained ketosis could lead to adrenal fatigue or other long-term health issues, the scientific evidence is still limited.

Join us as we explore the current research on ketosis and cortisol regulation, and discuss the mechanisms that may be at play. We’ll examine the myths, the facts, and what clinicians and researchers currently understand about this connection. If you're curious about the real impacts of ketosis on your adrenal system, this is the video for you!

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
• The relationship between ketosis, cortisol, and adrenal function
• Common misconceptions and unsupported claims
• What current data reveals (and doesn’t) about this topic
• Practical insights for those practicing or considering ketosis

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a researcher, or simply someone interested in metabolic health, we’re here to offer clarity and insight. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more videos on ketogenic therapy and metabolic health!

Studies Mentioned
Low-carbohydrate diets and men's cortisol and testosterone: Systematic review and meta-analysis
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full...

The Role of Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet in Sympathetic Activation through Cortisol Secretion in Male Obese Population
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34575...

Blog Post Mentioned
The Ketogenic Diet’s Effect on Cortisol Metabolism
https://www.mostly-fat.com/2014/02/th...

Sodium, Nutritional Ketosis, and Adrenal Function
https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/sodi...

Resources:
Metabolic Mind’s Families & Peers page:
https://www.metabolicmind.org/familie...

Clinician Directory:
https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory

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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction: Is Ketosis Bad for Cortisol?
1:52 - Research Limitations on Cortisol and Ketosis
4:12 - Study Insights on Low Carb Diets and Cortisol
7:20 - Clinical Outcomes vs. Mechanistic Theories
8:42 - Adrenal Fatigue: Real Diagnosis or Controversy?
11:10 - Key Takeaways on Cortisol and Ketosis

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