Joe Rogan Experience #994 - Dom D'Agostino

Cognition Boost

The ketogenic diet's impact on cognitive function is profound, as Dom D'Agostino explains. He highlights how ketones, particularly from medium chain triglycerides like MCT oil, can enhance brain energy metabolism, offering potential benefits for disorders like Alzheimer's. This diet can elevate ketone levels, which correlates with improved cognitive performance.

It's been estimated that it gives your brain about a 10% boost in energy.

--- Dom D'Agostino

Such enhancements in mental clarity and focus make the ketogenic diet a promising tool for cognitive health 1 2.

   

Seizure Management

The ketogenic diet is also a powerful tool in managing seizures, especially in pediatric epilepsy. Dom D'Agostino shares insights on how exogenous ketones can induce therapeutic ketosis quickly, offering an alternative to traditional anti-epileptic drugs. This approach can mitigate seizures without the side effects associated with conventional medications.

If you can tube feed them a ketone supplement and put them into therapeutic ketosis, then you can mitigate these seizures.

--- Dom D'Agostino

Such strategies highlight the diet's potential in providing relief for those with severe seizure disorders 3 4.

   

Chronic Disease

Ketosis offers promising avenues for managing chronic diseases like ALS and type 2 diabetes. Dom D'Agostino discusses how carbohydrate restriction can significantly impact diabetes management, with platforms like Virta Health aiming to reverse millions of cases. For ALS, the ketogenic diet, combined with specific supplements, shows potential in improving neurological function.

Simply restricting your carbohydrates is a powerful hammer.

--- Dom D'Agostino

These insights underscore the diet's versatility in addressing various chronic health issues 5 6.