I hear Carb People

(0cd8ca74d0ebdd7e9b62) #1

This sounds bad, but it’s odd how much hearing someone breathe is an indicator of their metabolic health. Sometimes it’s from across the room.

Perhaps this is because of the lower oxygen demands (RQ = 0.7) when fully fat adapted.

#2

I play cards every week with a lady (mid 70s) who has been diabetic for almost 20 years. In recent years she has had heart problems, and now wears a BG monitor. She is not over weight, but her diet is sh*tty - the regular ADA recommendations of high carbs, etc, and constant snacking…

Of late I’ve been very aware that I hear her breathing. And she does not have a cold or allergies. It is noticeable. That can’t be a good sign.

(Miss E) #3

can also be lung conditions or sleep apnea

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #4

Or a low-grade, generalized infection from chronically elevated insulin levels.

Or all of the above, when you get right down to it, right? :bacon:

(Candy Lind) #5

Both of which have improved drastically for me on keto. No more apnea, almost no asthma. No more $300/month preventative, just a rescue inhaler for exercise.

(0cd8ca74d0ebdd7e9b62) #6

“the fascinating thing about Respiratory Quotient… if you take 2 people in this room, the person with the higher RQ will be significantly fatter three years down the road.”