
Jonathan also explains how the body adapts to low-carb diets, the role of ketone bodies, and the impact of these factors on energy levels and exercise performance. The video chapters are the following:
- 00:00 - Introduction: Let's continue the carbohydrate debate
- 00:56 - Can you live without carbs? Exploring the possibilities
- 01:01 - Are there cells that absolutely need carbs?
- 02:50 - Why red blood cells completely rely on glucose
- 04:05 - The brain's fuel preference: glucose versus fat
- 05:49 - ATP production: glucose versus fatty acids - the energy trade-off
- 07:11 - DNA and you
- 09:11 - Gluconeogenesis: your body's backup glucose plan
- 10:24 - Ketogenic diets & ketosis: how they work
- 11:22 - Ketone bodies: the brain's alternative fuel source
- 14:00 - Ketogenic diet limitations: exercise & performance considerations
- 16:48 - High-intensity exercise & ketosis: finding the balance
- 18:50 - How many carbs do you really need?