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Dominic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and also a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). In his lab at the University of South Florida, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino and his team develop and test therapies that target specific pathways linked to seizure disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic dysregulation, cancer, muscle wasting and exercise performance.

Not only is Dominic D’Agostino a researcher, professor, and neuroscientist, he’s also a biohacker and athlete. In this episode we discuss using calorie restriction, fasting, and the ketogenic diet to boost brain function, fat loss, athletic performance, and for therapeutic purposes, particularly regarding brain-related diseases and cancer.

The primary focus of his laboratory is developing and testing metabolic therapies, including ketogenic diets, ketone esters and natural and synthetic molecules to target metabolic processes. His research also explores the use of these therapies for a broad range of disorders. D’Agostino’s laboratory uses in vivo and in vitro techniques to understand the physiological, cellular and molecular mechanism of metabolic therapies. His research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Defense (DoD), private organizations and foundations.

So if you or somebody you know is suffering through neurodegenerative disease, diabetes, cancer or you just want to avoid these things in the future, this episode is definitely one you’ll want to pay attention to and share with those who might really need this info.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode

02:35     Defining nutritional ketosis and beta oxidation & how it can help you burn fat.05:40     Is it beneficial to be in ketosis all the time?07:10     Why ketosis may or may not be hard on your liver and what you can do about it.09:25     How your body processes medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and how much to take.11:17     The factors that determine how your liver processes fat.12:55     Who should really consider utilizing a ketogenic diet for health reasons.14:40     The ketogenic diet & brain energy metabolism.16:20     The potential effects of a ketogenic diet for a type I diabetic.20:40     Ketogenic diets ideal for type 2 diabetes.23:10     What Dominic eats, his typical macronutrient ratios, and how he regulates his diet.28:10     The historical and anthropological view of a ketogenic diet.31:40     What I should expect metabolically when I embark on a 14 day fast.40:40     Dominic’s typical approach of 1 or 2 meals per day and why he might add a snack.42:40     Deadlifting 500 lbs 10 times at the end of a 7 day fast.

Resource Links

More in-depth Info and Research Compiled by Dominic – Ketonutrition.org & Metabolic Optimization

Bio @ University of South Florida

Facebook: Dominic D’Agostino

Twitter: @DominicDAgosti2

Free E-Book: The Ketogenic Diet for Type 1 Diabetes

Free E-Book: Conquer Type 2 Diabetes with a Ketogenic Diet

Info on Therapeutic Applications of a Ketogenic Diet – The Charlie Foundation

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