You know what happens when you assume? But, YES, that's what I'm wondering about. By testing her beta-hydroxybutyrate levels (BHB) Stavia can actually measure to see if this theory is true. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), created by increased dietary fiber, are comprised of acetate, propionate, and butyrate. These are produced by bacteria in the gut during fermentation of insoluble fibre from dietary plant matter. Multiple researchers are hypothesizing that this can translate to produce fuel to address cerebral glucose utilization deficits.Julie can you please elaborate a bit here for us newer to the science:SCFAs (short chain fatty acids) from what? Resulting in BHB (what is BHB?)We have hints that increasing SCFAs may result in BHB which could offset the difference. Testing KBs, will help you know for sure. I’ll also be very curious to see if this affects your ability to fast and the effect on your glycemic markers.
Are you assuming that Stavia will stay in mild ketosis despite the macro switch?
Butyrate, neuroepigenetics and the gut microbiome: Can a high fiber diet improve brain health
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/ar ... 4016300775
Having been testing BHB on a HFLC diet, Stavia is in a unique place to be able to test and compare this on a LFHC diet. If she's still able to fast and exercise (i.e. work hard) I suspect her BHB may remain the same.Highlights
•Interest in how diet influences brain function via the gut microbiome is growing.
•Butyrate can protect the brain and enhance plasticity in neurological disease models.
•Gut microbiota produce butyrate by fermenting carbohydrates in a high fiber diet.
•Hypothesis: A high fiber diet can elevate butyrate to prevent/treat brain disorders.
I bet it's hard to fast on LFHC, Mimi. If not, you're very metabolically flexible- kudos. I suspect you are definitely still getting the benefit of autophagy; increased beta-amyloid and LDL clearance.Julie also am I getting any benefit from morning fasting even if I am not following LCHF? (I eat daily a small amount of carbs and my blood sugar and fasting insulin are ok-i will post in a separate thread).
Mimi, no surprise (we share many overlapping issues!) I also have long term IC. FWIW, my bladder is very happy at the moment while following a mildly ketogenic diet. I'm using D-Mannose, recommended by Russ, which turned out to be a lifesaver. I'm also still taking a tiny amount of MCA meds (z/z) and the D-Hist supplement. Since dropping A1 dairy 100%, I think my bladder has been even better. Mild ketosis doesn't bother my bladder at all, but we're all different.Julie if I go too deep into Ketosis (multiple days at 16+ hours of fasting, I think the increase in uric acid production from KB production-or possible oxalate dumping (thank you, gut damaged by antibiotic use history=dysbiosis and oxalate issues) So if I go over 16 hours my bladder is very unhappy