An excellent presentation by Dr Benjamin Bikman on the insulin/glucagon ratio and how insulin levels are affected when consuming protein in a low carb diet.

As we get older our need for dietary protein goes up to maintain lean body mass. 1-2 grams protein for each kg of body weight. If I figured right I am at 180# so that is 82 kg. 68 grams of protein in a pound of hamburger so 82 grams divided by 68 grams per pound = 1.2 pounds of hamburger on the lower end and 2.4 on the upper side a day for a 180# person. Did I figure that right? I know it takes about a pound and a half to two pounds to satisfy me or in other words 3/4-1# each of the two meals a day I eat. It appears steak is about double (from the site I am getting the information from - using fatty hamburger???) so .6-1.2# of sirloin steak per day. If I have figured right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3fO5aTD6JU

Summary:

Insulin to glucagon ratio in fasted state: 0.8

Standard American diet                          4.0

in low carb fed state                               1.3

Then protein is added - what happens

Fasted state with protein ingestion        0.5  = more catabolic glucagon goes up

Standard American diet + protein         70.0 = more anabolic glucagon goes down    If you want to gain weight, eat your meat and potatoes together

low carb + protein                                  1.3 = no change

Key takeaway: Don't be afraid of protein if you are on a low carb diet trying to lose weight. Protein increases glucagon production (necessary for ketogenesis).

Watch to the end to see what the role of carnitine plays and where to get it.

John