Steven Gundry, MD is a former cardiac surgeon, a practicing physician, and The New York Times best-selling author of The Plant Paradox, The Longevity Paradox, and The Energy Paradox. His new book, Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation, is out now.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The history of the ketogenic diet, and how ketones are used as fuel by the body and brain.
What is the process of mitochondrial uncoupling, and why do ketones assist in this process?
The pitfalls of eating a strict ketogenic diet, and how we can gain the benefits of manufacturing ketones by simply compressing our eating window.
The complex role of polyphenols on our gut health, which influences everything from mitochondrial uncoupling, vascular flexibility, and LDL oxidation.
Dr. Gundry’s favorite polyphenol and post-biotic-rich foods, and why he is such a big fan of adding vinegar to your diet.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age by Dr. Steven R. Gundry, MD | Amazon
How to Live Long and Prosper | Steven Gundry, MD | The Genius Life 49
The "Healthy" Foods You Should Never Eat | Steven Gundry, MD | The Genius Life 216
Only 12% of Americans Are Metabolically Healthy | Healthline
Oxidized Cholesterol: What You Should Know | Healthline
What Are Postbiotics? Types, Benefits, and Downsides | Healthline
Hormone-Sensitive Lipase | Wikipedia
Uncoupling to Survive? The Role of Mitochondrial Inefficiency in Ageing | PubMed
Scientists Identify How Caffeine Reduces Bad Cholesterol | News Atlas
Lyon Diet Heart Study | Circulation
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