S2E14: Chris Irvin (Q&A #3) - Seeing Results in the Gym on Keto & Carnivore, What’s Considered Low-Carb, Metabolic Inflexibility, Kratom, and More

<p><span style="font-weight: 300;">The Ketologist and Head of Education at Perfect Keto, Chris Irvin, is a nutrition science researcher and writer with a strong focus on the ketogenic diet. He holds a Master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and has spent his time in graduate school studying the ketogenic diet for performance and therapeutic applications.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Chris sits down for a Q&A session where he answers questions on the following topics: how fast someone can see results in the gym on a keto or carnivore diet, what’s the maximum carb threshold that’s still considered low-carb, OMAD versus IF for weight loss, and more.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Chris also shares a resource for people experiencing reactive hypoglycemia, how someone can become metabolically inflexible, and his thoughts on Kratom and Kava. You’ll also learn more about what those are in this episode.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Here’s a breakdown of the topics that Chris discusses:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">00:30 Introduction to this episode’s Q&A theme</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">02:18 How long does it take to see results in the gym after switching to a keto or carnivore diet?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">06:23 What’s the amount of carbs you can consume and still be considered low-carb? Is it under 100g?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">09:41 OMAD versus IF and tips for weight loss</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">14:40 What to do if you have reactive hypoglycemia </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">17:03 How does someone become metabolically inflexible?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">23:27 What are your thoughts on Kratom? Does it work?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">26:01 Why Kratom used to be illegal in most of the US