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The case for keto is well written, researched, and accessible. It is the most concise and intelligent argument for a keto lifestyle i have read in the past 20 years. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to try keto, and who wisely wants to know a...  Read More

The author has a way of presenting the information that makes sense, and convinces us that perhaps this way of living just might be worth exploring.

Good calories, bad calories is the best and most accessible scientific literature i have ever read. What the organism stores for energy is the preferred source of energy. An awesome summary of the book the obesity code.

Taubes readily discusses his detractors as well as all of the claims that have been made to persuade people that keto eating is bad for you. Taubes also looks at a lot of accepted wisdom in light of medical research from the last 50-60 years. Gary tau...  Read More

His books are full of evidence that builds and builds and establishes a solid explanation that counters all possible arguments. He presents the scientific case very well, and this time it's personal.



Cons

The book is a tedious, repetitive, and misleading rant extolling the virtues of what used to be called the atkins diet. The "scientific" evidence that keto diet is an effective and safe approach to weight control presented is purely anecdotal. Keto di...  Read More

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You cant argue with the facts and mr


His empathy is so deep in fact that my eyes welled up numerous times with the realization that someone finally truly understood...  Read More


What was missing was the understanding of glucagon made by the pancreas how it interacted with the role of the liver in storing energy


I had a few minor quibbles with the content

Packaging/appearance


Read it if youre curious about keto or well down the lchf path

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  • This product had a total of 1,699 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 24 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    What was missing was the understanding of glucagon made by the pancreas how it interacted with the role of the liver in storing energy


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The theory of human energy and nutrition is incomplete


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you want to lose weight this is the book for you


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This is a shorter summary book of why we get fat and i found it less convincing


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It has fewer footnotes and only added some anecdotes


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Hopefully clinicians will study keto more and then ill read another book by this author who does have an engaging style


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Warning if you feel the same way youll be disappointed in this book even gary admits the title was a compromise and the book is not so much about keto


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The book gave no room for half measures for those of who struggle with weight loss

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