I’ve been in the Keto diet for about 7 months this year and have gone from 235 lbs to 190 lbs. I’m 6’2 and worked in construction for 15 years. I decided to go on the diet to lose weight and hopefully ease some of the pain in my joints and lower back. Within days my joint and back pain were were 90% better. Also, I had bad daily acid reflux that went away practically over night. I’ve passed my goals and am considering staying on the diet longer. Could you please review this article? It’s one of the only scientific studies I’ve been able to find on the Keto diet. Thanks! academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/2/324/4564649 It looks like the findings say the Keto diet uses more protein and less fat for energy.

I changed to organic food roughly 10 years ago and of course people laughed. Then I changed to keto clean lifestyle about 2 years ago and people thought I was crazy too. Thomas, Just remember some people don't like change and are very slow to adapt and evolve so they will say things that don't make much sense. Keep on keeping on..you are the man of the year. Thank you so much for all your time and effort put into breaking down the science of keto. I look forward to seeing your videos pop up

I lost 30kg/66lbs in one year and KETO & Intermittent Fasting helped me alot!!! Thnks for another great video, greets from Amsterdam

This was such a smart way to explain ketogenisus and fat oxidation. Loved it. I'm going to use that to teach my students!

Have influenced several members of my family to the keto diet. The videos I always direct people to when I share my success story. That's really cool.

I had to pause the video just to write that you are one hell of a guy making all this science making sense to me. I spent hours on chemistry beta-oxidation videos and you made it all make sense in 6 minutes. Will watch the rest of the video now and propably even subscribe.

The ketogenic diet does work, if you are primarily concerned with losing fat. In short you burn more fat because there's not enough carbs in the body....HOWEVER the potential to store more fat is also there so CICO/calorie balance is still paramount NO MATTER THE DIET.....That being said, fats overall tend to be more satiating than carbs (especially simple carbs) so a person is therefore less likely to go into a caloric surplus with a high fat diet. Just keep in mind that until your body is truly "fat adapted" the amount of fat you will burn in comparison to other substrates such as protein will be moderate, so there will be some muscle breakdown (amino acids) initially prior to getting into dietary ketosis. To offset that I recommend in keeping calories "relatively high" (300- 500kcal per day) via fat and some protein while simultaneously doing resistance training at least 3-4x per week until the body becomes "fat adapted". Once becoming "fat adapted" then the body will autoregulate itself when it comes to using fat via ketones to fuel the body. That's my understanding of it anyways. DEUCES!!!

Best analogy. I now understand fat oxidation and fat burning clearly thanks to your explanation.

Thomas. You make it all plain and clear with using analogies. Love it!

So I found your videos about three weeks ago and started keto about 2 1/2 weeks ago I’m lost about 15 pounds and every time I get discouraged I turn on to your channel and it re-energizes me thank you for what you’re doing I’m pretty sure you saved my life

A video on what and when to eat carbs if your not on Keto but moderately eating low carb. Since U have so much knowledge on the body! That would be great!!!

I saw you yesterday at National Harbor. You look really great, I was wanting a picture but really shy.

Who pinched it themselves 💀😂

Can you do a video on what "Natural Flavors" are? I see that listed on ingredient labels all the time

Always glad to see your videos on my home page to watch and learn something new👍🏻

This was so interesting I was so impressed listening to the way you broke this Information down. Thank you Thomas.

The mind effect of this Fun Analogy is wonderful. Thank you!

That forest to campfire analogy is fantastic!

@Thomas Delauer hey Thomas, question to breakfast. Cortisol is skyhigh in the morning, so not eating seems to recommended right. But eating lowers cortisol levels. So wouldn't it to be beneficial to eat a little bit in the morning? Like some olives or stuff like that. I had an endocrine crash and my body was overstressed for 2 months, now I'm just trying to find the right way to keep my body as relaxed as possible for awhile.

Great video. I just started eating celery everyday thanks to you and I do feel better in many ways. I will be trying MCT oil next.

It clear my point of view, some how, I see how precious ketones are

Great analogy Thomas. I'm always looking for stories to help my clients understand the science (Dave Feldman's cholesterol boats, springs to mind). Well this one is now being added to the list. Great job.

0:29 " so lets go ahead and break it all down" WOHOOOO Break down the fat!! lol

Great info! Next obvious questions are: what causes one vs. the other?

So does that mean that the Keto diet forces the liver to function more? And how does that apply for people with lower liver functionality (or those with liver diseases such as liver Cirrhosis or Hepatitis)?

Good stuff man 👍👊

thanks for all the good and valuable information

I loved the Illustrations, Awesome!

I'm glad I stuck with that the analogy worked in the end lol

Great analogy

Basically good sir, we are just skipping glycolysis and pyruvate and going straight into the krebs cycle. Boom!

I work at WF so I def gotta try these

Another great and informative video. Thanks Thomas!

Very nice explanation!

I just want to say thank you for helping people the way you do by sharing your knowledge. Your passion for this is evident. And you’re hot too lol I am inspired, motivated and thankful to have found your channel.

What a great breakdown!

I'm SO excited for the challenge👍👍Ive been experimenting with keto desserts all day!!👍💗🥑🍉

Thomas, Thank you so much for your commitment to health & sharing this education, It has changed my life. I visited a friend that I hadn't seen for a long time and he looked amazing. I had been going to gym eating low fat diet and consuming only 2000 cal a day. I still had belly fat, inflammation and stress. He sent me this chanel and Siim Lands chanel and said give it a shot. I immediately started a 3 day fast using the recommended protocol. It was tough for the first 24 hrs mainly because I spend the 3 days cleaning out my kitchen and shopping for the keto diet. I had been using ibuprofen, and inhalers for asthma daily, my sex drive was low and my over all motivation in my career was as well. I have lost 41 lbs and gained muscle. I'm same weight today as when I graduated High School. No more ibuprofen or inhalers, have my sex drive back and motivation for life. It's actually emotional in a good way to realize this improved ME & makes me a angry that or society has lied to us for so long and is allowed to sell us the food that is actually making them rich while killing us. Ok I won't go down that rabbit hole. Stay positive!

Look up NADH and FADH. This is a big part of why we need a very good diet filled with lots of nutrients. B vitamins are very important!

Easily one of your best videos. I would encourage you to keep using these kind of illustrations as a teaching tool. Nice work.

Smashed the like button right from the start of the video 👍🏼 ✌🏼😎👍🏼

I’m curious to hear your take on the study that High Intensity Health just discusses in his latest video? Love your content. One of my fave channels. Thank you. 😁

As always sir, great videos.

Whole Foods in Michigan does not carry Bhu foods and I just drove a 3 hr round trip to the nearest whole foods just to try the keto bites.

Wonderful, thank you.

Thanks Thomas for this great video and analogy of breaking down of fats!

Dr.Greger is doing a serie on keto right now.

Is he a personal trainer? If I could look half as good as him, I would be thrilled! 💪🏼💪🏼

I'm trying to get into ketosis before the challenge.

Thomas, does lemon water break a fast? Thank you

I've had surgery (cut through abdomen) and want to start keto. Any tips?

One of your best videos in a long time my friend.

Your knowledge is amazing..!!

I saw it said natural flavors in the ingredients of them snacks and natural flavors mean that you start off with something natural then the company can add any chemical they want and still call it natural so I need to know what all goes in that natural flavors portion

Greetings from London! 🌷😉🌹💗

You're the man. Such good videos!

So informative! Thank you for the continuous great content you put out, has helped me learn so much :)

Thanx for the animations. Would love to see anatomical animations showing what is happening like inside the cells would be interesting.

Nice explanation👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Totally understood this content off the bat...didn’t need to rewind at all. Please continue to use cartoons for those of us that aren’t nerds. Love you #plsdontjudge #imtrying #waitwhatdidhesay #playitagain #gladigotmymba #vpbytitleonly 🤷🏻‍♀️👀🤫

You’re amazing on how you explain such a complex issue so that we can somewhat understand 😉. Thanks Thomas!!!

Hello Thomas! You convinced me in doing work out in a fasted state. My question is: When should i break my fast (with protein). Right after workout? Half hour later? Much later?

Wow, great video! I really appreciate the straight scoop on how it works technically, even though I may have to watch this 3 or 12 times, lol. (I never claimed to be sharp!) But too many people dumb things down way too far. I think you have made a great mix here, and kept it challenging enough to provoke some growth through study, yet made it friendly enough so we stay connected. Thanks, I feel this was tremendously valuable!

How long does it take for your body to switch over on average to ketosis?

Super explanation 👍

Does carbohydrates cause premature aging of the skin like simple sugars do?

Nice. How many calories/grams of fat generally needed for muscles & other mundane bodily processes at any given time? And to what percentage is this need increased when in certain scenarios, ie. physical exercising. I'd really appreciate to get some reliable solid numbers/ranges of numbers here. Thanks! (:

This explanation is perfect! Thank you so much!

I'm still thinking about that picture showing Dr. Berg being way taller than Thomas. You would never imagine it from seeing Dr. Berg's videos. Well, "Berg" is German for "Mountain" after all. :-)

Thank you #liking #sharing

So the liver is a wood chipper ?

Right on point

You're wrong in 3:33, 8 carbon fatty acids does not get cuttet 4 times. Only 3. 3 cuts givet 4 pieces of 2C.

Hey Thomas, thanks for all the videos. Question, insulin is the key to open the cell door for glucose. What opens the cell door for fats/ketones?

I kept thinking you were going to send the logs to the sawmill. 😀

Thank you 😊

It's a neat way to look at it :) Interesting info as always!

They have a ketocon? In Austin too, lol... I must go to this!

Is one spoon of whey protein on OMAD will kick me out of Keto ? thanks for all knowledge you are giving

Thanks Bro!!

I thought that all adipose fat along with dietary fat is converted into ketones by the liver and is not directly burned by cells.

Thanks 👍

If someone knows, why consume high fats? Wouldn’t it better to have low fats that way the body uses more of the stored fat?

Now tell me if a human has empty stomach all day or with few fruits or light foods...how and why will it decrease fat ?? Or fat will be use as alternate source of energy?

Thomas. Have you done a video on BHB salts and if they are a scam?

Thomas you’ve said that you don’t eat Keto year round...can you make a video talking about macros and diet when you’re not in Keto?

That guy lifting at the end, locking out, gave the personal trainer inside me a heart attack.

Great videos! Could you do a detailed video going through if/how women who want to eventually become pregnant can do prolonged fasting?? I’m worried about my fertility, but I enjoy doing 60-hour fasts monthly and 40-hour fasts weekly. Just started a vegan keto diet last week, but I’ve been doing fasting since January.

Hi Thomas, First, Thanks soo much for this illustrated video. The question I have is related to the fat burning process. I 've watched your past videos on Acetyl L-carnitine, and I've been searching for answers related to ALC. I recently started taking ACL and I've noticed my ketones are lower compared to my average. Does ACL affect ketone levels? If so, how?

Lost 5kg in one month of keto and IF 16:8. On my 2nd month, my weight stalled and not losing weight anymore. What could be the possible reason why I am not losing weight anymore?

Well explained I hit this video by a search after i heard a weird hypothesis that energy system in the muscles and in ketogenic diet relays only on fat that transformed into glucose, before it gets to the cell. I pretty sure that the author of this hypothesis was talking about gluconeogenesis (GnG) process that happens in the liver. Is it true that GnG happens less frequently and is not the main energy units supplier (comparing to fatty acids and ketones)?

I don’t like sweets like that. Now give me chips lol. Love your videos ty so much!!!

Hi all, with that analysis I have some questions. If on ketosis is the liver that will make the work what would happen with people like me that has a fatty liver? I have one doctor that told me that my diet should be on low fat but another dr told me that since I have fatty liver my diet should be on low carbs because he explain me that carbs converts in fat that is store in the liver. So that is the reason I'm trying Keto. I'm also taking Vitamin E of 400 because the dr told me that the Vitamin E will help me to don't have more new fat in the liver.

Nicely done

Can you talk about the Cori cycle ? Not 1 big KZfaq channel can explain it but it's super important and can break barrier and link connections for many. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cori_cycle

damn, didn't know I'd be taking a course in organic chem today.

Whats the 1g sugar of? N i live in Austin an never seen these yet

Anyone know if you can take a fat burner, a thermogenic, during the fasting period or do I need to wait until my first meal? Don't want the thermogenic to break my fast.

Publishing a paper on the negative effects of prolonged keto in a few months. Check google scholar and stay updated.

You tend to use a filler word in your first sentence introducing your videos, some fat that could be trimmed.