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How the body produces glucose via gluconeogenesis during ketosis | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 26th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes how gluconeogenesis fills an important role during ketosis to maintain a basal level of glucose.

Metformin may mimic caloric restriction and intermittent fasting | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 26th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino explains how the periodic use of fasting and associated practices may provide health benefits.

Anti-cancer effects of ketones | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 26th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the therapeutic effects of ketones on cancer growth.

Similarities between lactate and beta-hydroxybutyrate for traumatic brain injury | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 26th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the neuroprotective potential associated with a combination of ketones and lactate in the management of traumatic brain injury.

Ketone effects on the brain: APOE-4, vascular dementia, ischemia and epilepsy

Posted on May 26th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes the positive effects that ketones can have on the brain.

Preferential fuel resources for the brain: ketones in context | Dominic D’Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses the metabolic flexibility of the brain to use various substrates, including ketones, for energy.

Bioenergetic superiority of ketones and their role in reducing oxidative stress | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino explains the interrelationship between ketones and lactate as sources of energy for the brain and the role ketones may have in reducing oxidative stress through greater energetic efficiency.

Keto-adaptation defined and associated beneficial metabolic processes | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discusses how the body adapts to a ketogenic diet and the possible impacts on age-related chronic diseases.

Fiber as part of a well-formulated ketogenic diet | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes the benefits of including fiber from diverse vegetable sources, both cooked and raw, within a ketogenic diet plan.

Considerations for dietary fat and endotoxins as it relates to ketosis | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the ketogenic diet and its implications for gut health.

Increasing protein for longer-term sustainability of a ketogenic diet | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes different approaches that allow the ketogenic diet to be more accessible.

How to ensure maximum success on a ketogenic diet (optimal blood ketone level) | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes the parameters that affect an individual's response to ketosis.

Ketone supplementation as a possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases | Dominic D'Agostino

Posted on May 25th 2020 (almost 4 years)

In this clip, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino describes his research into the role of ketosis and ketone supplements in stabilizing brain energy metabolism.

Vitamin D may reduce susceptibility to COVID-19-associated lung injury

Posted on April 19th 2020 (almost 4 years)

Maintaining a healthy vitamin D status, an imminently solvable but often ignored problem, may turn out to be an important factor in protecting against susceptibility to lung injury in COVID-19.

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