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My scientifically unverified pet theory: Ketosis is the body's winter state. When no carbs are growing outside fat resources need to be used up and the brain n
by DanielleMolloy 7y ago
My scientifically unverified pet theory:
Ketosis is the body's winter state. When no carbs are growing outside fat resources need to be used up and the brain needs to work well on a steady stream of ketones as it is more difficult to find food in winter. This immune system boost is also helpful during winter as there are less vitamine sources available. For some reason you also need less sleep.
When carbs are available in summer, the body tries to gather weight, and for this the carb addiction pattern is quite helpful. A high-carb diet is the summer state.
- jimmux 7y agoI have wondered the same thing. It also seems (from my anecdotal experience) that some people are more predisposed to high-carb diets, and others to low-carb. Genetic diversity as an adaptation to different climates would be consistent with seasonal diets.
- wil421 7y agoDidn’t people evolve out of Africa near the equator?
- Adrig 7y agoThat was 1 million years ago, a few things could have evolved since then
- DanielleMolloy 7y agoHumans won’t be the only creature that finds adaptation to seasonal food resources useful. Anyway, this thought is probably difficult to study. We seem to be engineered to grab carbs when we see them though.
- agumonkey 7y agoCats get weight in early winter though.
- n0rbwah 7y agoCats are exclusive carnivores so their diet doesn't change with the seasons.