In the ever-more masochistic world of wellness-boosting, pound-shedding diets, the latest trend involves putting your body into a controlled state of starvation known as “ketogenesis,” by cutting out nearly all carbs. If that doesn’t sound like your particular brand of torture, guess what? You’re already on it. Well, at least while you’re sleeping.

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These Mice Stopped Eating Carbs So You (Maybe) Don't Have To

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These Mice Stopped Eating Carbs So You (Maybe) Don't Have To

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