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  • The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation
  • Written by: Steven R. Gundry MD
  • Narrated by: Steven R. Gundry MD
  • Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (53 ratings)

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Unlocking the Keto Code

Written by: Steven R. Gundry MD
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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Plant Paradox series comes this revolutionary take on the keto diet that debunks common myths and shows listeners how to reap the rewards of keto with less restriction

Like many doctors and nutrition experts, bestselling author Dr. Steven Gundry has long endorsed the ketogenic diet—a style of eating that heavily restricts carbohydrate intake to make the body burn fat for fuel. Because ketosis offers a variety of health benefits, including weight loss, reduced risk of illness, and enhanced energy, Dr. Gundry believed his patients’ efforts to adhere to the challenging regimen was worthwhile. That is, until his research uncovered a shocking truth: We’ve gotten keto all wrong.

In Unlocking the Keto Code, Dr. Gundry reveals the biological mechanism that makes keto diets so successful: a cellular process known as “mitochondrial uncoupling.” As it turns out, ketones are not the magical fuel source they’ve been made out to be; in fact, the body cannot run on ketones and fats alone. Over the long term, a very low carb-diet can lead to muscle wasting and poor cognitive health.

Luckily, you don’t have to restrict all carbs to reap the benefits of ketosis; you simply have to have enough ketones and other plant compounds called polyphenols present in your body to “unlock” the process of mitochondrial uncoupling. In this insightful, empowering, eminently practical book. Dr. Gundry explains the many ways listeners can ignite this process, from feasting on plant-based foods (carbs that are typically off-limits on a keto diet!) to enjoying ketone generating foods such as goat and sheep milk products, to implementing a timed eating schedule. You will even discover the real reason how superfoods, even apple cider vinegar, work their magic; and its not what they you think!

Grounded in cutting-edge science, this is the book for all the people who have tried and failed on a keto diet; for vegetarians and vegans who want to go keto; and for anyone who wants to lose weight and enjoy better health while eating a wide variety of foods. With food lists, hacks, and all-new recipes, Unlocking the Keto Code makes going keto easy and enjoyable for the first time.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Steven R. Gundry, MD (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

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Disappointing

I was disappointed with the content, we already know he recommends olive oil, which is good but he is also recommended Canola oil, which is highly processed…. Not sure about the science behind that.

The only like positive about the audio book is that it was a good way to sleep with his voice at a slow speed.

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This guy is the best!

Gundry has made this effective metabolic management easy for the average people. Long life for everyone!

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Interesting

Interesting but hard to fully understand the biological mechanics, even with the mitoclub analogy.

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Great Keto book based on new science

Wow! What a great listen! I will definitely re-listen as there was so much information about how the foods we eat promote ketones, melatonin, and how they affect our body and the outcome of this process!

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Life changing info!

this book is truly amazing with so much life changing info. Thank you Dr Gundry!

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over the Top......

Loved it , a must read again & again. Clearer understanding of successful options. How the KETO approach works and why. No matter your chosen path for improved health and longevity. Provides additional downloadable materials to simplify what has become over time very complicated and restricting.

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Great content, but unfortunate delivery

Most of the content for this title is excellent, but unfortunately Dr. Gundry has two main problems with most of his books. First, he loves to made use of straw-man arguments. While he refers in the opening chapters to a wide variety of different types of keto diets, he then proceeds to refer to a "standard keto diet" or "traditional keto diet" for which he explains that (presumably most people) suffer problems. He then explains that his version of keto (which really isn't that different from what I personally have eaten on my own version of keto for many years except that his version allows for slightly higher carbs) is completely new a different. He effectively attacks a standard keto diet (again, whatever that means) without citing any actual facts in support of those views other than to refer to a few of his individual patients who struggled on such "standard keto diet".

The second problem is that, while he often comes across as somewhat pedantic, he also seems to believe that his audience is incapable of understanding anything in-depth or complicated. That said, what he is recommending is fantastic overall and therefore its hard to hold the above referenced faults against him in any significant way.

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