Joseph C. Watso, PhD
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November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
These findings challenge recommendations from many organizations (e.g., American Heart Association & American Diabetes Association) that caution that ketogenic diets may accelerate heart disease risk.
journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1...
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Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 1 Diabetes After 10-Year Ketogenic Diet | Journal of Applied Physiology | American Physiological Society
Adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with the general population. HbA1c is the primary modifiable risk factor for CVD in T1D. However, fewer...
journals.physiology.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
These findings challenge recommendations from many organizations (e.g., American Heart Association & American Diabetes Association) that caution that ketogenic diets may accelerate heart disease risk.
journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1...
journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1...
It is strongly recommended to not publish research studies using spot urine samples with estimating equations to assess sodium intake in association with health outcomes: a policy statement of the World Hypertension League, International Society of Hypertension..
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
It is strongly recommended to not conduct, fund, or publish research studies that use spot urine samples with estimating equations to assess individuals’ sodium (salt) intake in association with healt...
Spot urine samples with estimating equations have been used to assess individuals’ sodium (salt) intake in association with health outcomes. There is large random and systematic error in estimating so...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
October 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It is strongly recommended to not publish research studies using spot urine samples with estimating equations to assess sodium intake in association with health outcomes: a policy statement of the World Hypertension League, International Society of Hypertension..
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
3/3 This remaining difference was accounted for by the ~10% higher hemoglobin levels in males, which allows their blood to carry more oxygen to the working muscles.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
3/3 This remaining difference was accounted for by the ~10% higher hemoglobin levels in males, which allows their blood to carry more oxygen to the working muscles.
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2/3 Males have more muscle mass on average, but this didn't explain the whole picture. After researchers adjusted for differences in muscle mass, females' VO2max was still about 15% lower.
September 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
2/3 Males have more muscle mass on average, but this didn't explain the whole picture. After researchers adjusted for differences in muscle mass, females' VO2max was still about 15% lower.
September 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Big team effort with Victoria Nasci, Jazmine Benjamin, Rebecca Fetter, Joe Stock, Nathan Romberger, @matt-babcock.bsky.social, Megan Wenner, @ausrob-phd.bsky.social, and Eman Gohar
August 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Big team effort with Victoria Nasci, Jazmine Benjamin, Rebecca Fetter, Joe Stock, Nathan Romberger, @matt-babcock.bsky.social, Megan Wenner, @ausrob-phd.bsky.social, and Eman Gohar
August 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM