Becoming "fat adapted" on low-carb diets like keto or carnivore [Nutrition Myths 2 of 5]

04/03/2025 4 min Episodio 61

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⁠⁠⁠Download the FREE Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide⁠⁠ to setup your calories, macros, meal timing, workout nutrition, and more to lose fat and build muscle--The idea of being “fat adapted” on a keto diet sounds appealing, but does it actually help you burn more fat? Today, we’re breaking down what the science says about low-carb diets, fat oxidation, and long-term fat loss.This is part 2 of a 5-part series on Nutrition Myths this week. --⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask a question for the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Wits & Weights podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more evidence-based insights on fat loss, muscle building, and sustainable health, where Philip dives deeper into the science behind optimizing your body composition.--References:Adaptation to a low carbohydrate high fat diet is rapid but impairs endurance exercise metabolism and performance despite enhanced glycogen availability