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Published Apr 10, 2023

112. Keto Nutrition for Health & Healing with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

Dr. Dominic D'Agostino delves into the science of ketosis and its transformative benefits for neurological diseases, cancer, and metabolic health, spotlighting the therapeutic potential of ketones and their role in enhancing performance and regulating glucose.
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  • Ketone Benefits

    Dr. Dominic D'Agostino explains how exogenous ketones, particularly beta hydroxybutyrate salts combined with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), can sustain ketosis for several hours. This combination delays gastric absorption and shifts the pharmacokinetic curve, enhancing endurance and reducing anxiety in rodent models 1. He also notes that supplementing with ketones can elevate ketone levels, providing anti-inflammatory and epigenetic effects 2.

    Supplementing with ketones is a way to further elevate ketone levels, which have important signaling effects, anti-inflammatory effects, and now we know epigenetic effects.

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    These benefits make exogenous ketones a valuable tool for those transitioning into a ketogenic diet.

       

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    Dr. D'Agostino recommends several ketone supplements based on scientific research and personal use. He highlights products like KetoScience, Perfect Keto, and KetoLogic, which have been tested in his lab and shown to be effective 3. He also mentions that ketone salt supplements have improved in taste and GI tolerability, making them a practical option for elevating ketone levels 2.

    Ketone salt supplements have actually been developed and are formulated now to actually taste really good.

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    These products can help manage blood sugar levels and provide an additional fuel source.

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