Jeff S. Volek
American exercise and nutrition scientist and registered dietitian known for research on low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, metabolic health, and athletic performance; professor at The Ohio State University, co-author (with Stephen D. Phinney) of The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living/Performance, and co-founder and chief science officer of Virta Health.
Books
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1. The Art And Science Of Low Carbohydrate Living
An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable
A science-based guide to carbohydrate restriction for metabolic health, it explains how nutritional ketosis works, why insulin resistance drives obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, and summarizes clinical evidence on improvements in glycemic control, lipids, and inflammation. It distinguishes ketosis from ketoacidosis, addresses common misconceptions, and provides practical guidance for implementation—setting protein targets, choosing fats, managing electrolytes, monitoring labs, and handling side effects—while outlining who stands to benefit most and where caution is warranted.