Fri, Feb-28-20, 09:10
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Senior Member
Posts: 1,988
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Plan: Keto (Atkins Induction)
Stats: 235/175/185
BF:
Progress: 120%
Location: Florida
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Will ketosis protect us from corona virus?
I remember reading an article here (probably posted by Demi) that I can't find again.
It stated something to the effect that when you are in ketosis (not just low carb) Gamma T cells are activated in your mucous membranes.
When you are not in ketosis they are suppressed.
If I remember correctly, these Gamma T cells protected us from viral attacks. If so, could it be a preventive for COVID-19?
Or am I remembering incorrectly and was it bacterial protection instead of viral protection?
If anyone knows, please chime in.
I do know that only time I caught a cold in the last 15 years was when I went off-plan in Vienna for one week (they are famous for desserts) and caught a bug on the airplane home. One day of runny nose, one day of a cough and then I was back to normal.
Thanks.
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