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The Metabolic LinkHormone Health for Performance and Longevity | Kyle Gillett, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.67Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs here!If you’re a clinician, scientist, or anyone interested in taking a deep dive into the complexities of hormone regulation, this episode of The Metabolic Link Podcast is for you! Recorded live at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, this in-depth presentation by Dr. Kyle Gillett—dual board-certified in family and obesity medicine—dives deep into the biochemical, clinical, and therapeutic layers of hormone health.From his foundational “Seven Pillars of Health” to cutting-edge insights on peptides...2025-05-0654 min
LEVELS – A Whole New Level#273 - How to track carbs, fat, and protein with AI and why | Josh Clemente & Dominic D'Agostino - (Replay)Not all calories are equal. Tracking your macronutrient intake, using AI capabilities, can help you improve your body composition, facilitate weight loss, and boost exercise performance. The three macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with fiber a subset of carbs. Josh Clemente & Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discuss the new macros-tracking feature in the Levels app, the purpose and importance of each macronutrient, how to use macros-tracking in conjunction with biomarker data to improve health and fitness, and how easy the app’s AI functionality is to use.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to...2025-04-241h 43The Metabolic LinkJournal Club: The Rise of Fatty Liver Disease and its Metabolic Roots | Ep.66Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn today's journal club episode, co-hosts of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Angela Poff and Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, unpack the startling rise of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—a silent epidemic affecting millions worldwide. Tune in as they break down groundbreaking new research revealing how NAFLD isn't just impacting adults, but alarmingly, children and adolescents too.You'll learn about the latest updates in terminology, such as Metabolic Dysfunction Associated St...2025-04-2358 minThe Metabolic LinkThe Metabolic Impact of GLP-1s on Obesity | Spencer Nadolsky, DO | Ep.65Join us for a FREE Live Q&A with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on April 22nd at 9am PT / 12pm ET! Your first seven days are free, and as a member of The Metabolic Initiative, you’ll gain access to exclusive, ad-free episodes, hundreds of expert-led videos on metabolic health and therapy, CME opportunities, and more here!In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino sits down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky—board-certified obesity and lipid specialist, former NCAA heavyweight wrestler, and founder of Vineyard—to explore one of the most hotly debated and often mi...2025-04-1159 minThe Metabolic LinkReversing Heart Disease Through Metabolic Health | Philip Ovadia, MD | Ep.64Join us for a Live Q&A with Dr. Ovadia on March 31st at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET! Your first seven days are free, and as a member of The Metabolic Initiative, you’ll gain access to exclusive, ad-free episodes, hundreds of videos on metabolic health (including Dr. Ovadia’s presentation, Fanning the Flames: Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Heart Disease), CME opportunities, and more. Register here!Dr. Philip Ovadia is a cardiac surgeon on a mission to change how we think about heart disease. After performing thousands of surgeries, he realized that most of his patients didn’t need...2025-03-251h 06The Metabolic LinkThe Mitochondrial Link to Mental Illness | Ana Andreazza, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.63Mitochondria do more than power our cells—they may hold the key to understanding and treating mental illness.In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino sits down with Dr. Ana Andreazza, a leading expert in mitochondrial health at the University of Toronto.Dr. Andreazza has pioneered research linking mitochondrial dysfunction to psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, utilizing groundbreaking 3D brain organoid models to study neurotransmission. She also leads research on mitochondrial transplantation, a potential game-changer in regenerative medicine.Join us as we explore how mitochondria influence mood, metabolism, and over...2025-03-111h 04The Metabolic LinkOptimizing Metabolic Health | MHS Panel Discussion | The Metabolic Link Ep. 62Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs here.What’s the best way to optimize metabolic health? In this powerhouse episode of The Metabolic Link, we bring together leading experts including Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Jonathan Jun, Dr. Nick Norwitz, and Dave Feldman from our Optimizing Metabolic Health Symposium filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 and hosted by Dr. Dominic D'Agostino.In this discussion, you'll dive into some of the biggest questions in metabolism, including:What are the lo...2025-02-2737 minThe Metabolic LinkTargeting Cancer Metabolism: The Future of Oncology | Dr. Tomás Duraj | The Metabolic Link Ep. 61What if we could target cancer at its metabolic core? In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is joined by Dr. Tomás Duraj, a physician and cancer metabolism researcher working alongside Dr. Thomas Seyfried.Dr. Duraj is the lead author of a groundbreaking review on ketogenic metabolic therapy for glioblastoma, bringing together leading experts to explore how metabolic strategies could reshape cancer treatment.In this deep-dive conversation, they discuss the bioenergetics of cancer, the role of mitochondria, the Warburg effect, and why targeting glucose and glutamine metabolism may be the key...2025-02-111h 32The Metabolic LinkA Ketogenic Approach to Type 1 Diabetes | Dr. Ian Lake | The Metabolic Link Ep.60Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com Can a ketogenic diet revolutionize the management of type 1 diabetes? In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Ian Lake, a UK-based physician and type 1 diabetes advocate, shares his personal and professional journey in using low-carb and ketogenic diets to improve metabolic control.Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 36, Dr. Lake initially followed conventional high-carb recommendations—until he discovered the power of nutritional ketosis. He breaks down how reducing insulin volumes, op...2025-01-291h 07The Metabolic LinkChad Vanags | Patient Perspective: Why I Don’t Trust You & How We Can Fix It | The Metabolic Link Ep.59Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes, watch 100s of videos on metabolic health, and earn CMEs here.In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Metabolic Link, we're sharing a full presentation by Chad Vanags, a former SaaS executive and entrepreneur who has turned his stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis into a mission to reshape the way we think about healing. Recorded live at Metabolic Health Summit in January of 2024, Chad shares his journey of becoming metabolically, physically, and mentally elite in the fight against cancer.Through his deeply personal...2025-01-1442 minThe Metabolic LinkJournal Club: The Ketogenic Diet Reshapes Cancer Metabolism & the Gut Microbiome | Ep.58Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs here. In this journal club episode, host Victoria Field is joined by Dr. Angela Poff and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino to dive into two groundbreaking studies shaping our understanding of metabolism and its role in health and disease. The team explores the nuances of a recent randomized controlled trial on ketogenic diets, free sugar restriction, and their effects on glucose tolerance, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome. Then, they tackle a cutting-edge study uncovering the molecular mechanisms of ketogenic diets in reshaping ca...2024-12-311h 11The Metabolic LinkThriving Beyond Schizophrenia: A Story of Healing with Metabolic Therapy | Lauren Kennedy West | Ep.57Join our free Live Q&A with Lauren on December 18th and become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Register here!In this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field sits down with Lauren Kennedy West, a passionate mental health advocate and social worker who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2016. Lauren reveals her extraordinary journey of using metabolic therapy to not only manage but reverse debilitating symptoms, transforming her life in ways she once thought impossible.This deeply compelling conversation delves into Lauren’s personal st...2024-12-161h 02The Metabolic LinkThe Science of Allulose | MHS Panel Discussion | The Metabolic Link Ep.56Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this special episode of The Metabolic Link, we’re sharing an exclusive panel discussion from Metabolic Health Summit 2024, where leading experts dive into the science and real-world applications of allulose, a natural low-calorie sweetener with potential metabolic health benefits.Featuring insights from Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Jeff Volek, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Andrew Koutnik, and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, this conversation explores how allulose influences glucose levels, insulin sensitivity, weight management, and GLP-1 stimulation for sati...2024-12-1059 minThe Metabolic LinkFasting Mimicking Diet cycles, longevity and age-related diseases | Valter Longo, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.55Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Your first 7 days are free! PLUS use code blackfriday at checkout to receive 50% off your first 3 months (through November 29th): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com In this episode of The Metabolic Link filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, Dr. Valter Longo shares his latest research on the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and its powerful impact on aging, metabolic diseases, and cancer treatment. With a focus on periodic fasting interventions, Dr. Longo highlights the role of FMD in activating stem cells, enhancing cellular repair mechanisms...2024-11-261h 14The Metabolic LinkThe Clinical Impact of Ketogenic Therapy in Epilepsy & Mental Illness | Beth Zupec-Kania, RDN, CD | The Metabolic Link Ep.54Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Your first 7 days are free! PLUS use code blackfriday at checkout to receive 50% off your first 3 months (through November 29th): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Link podcast, we are joined by Beth Zupec-Kania, an experienced dietitian and nutritionist with over 30 years in the field of ketogenic metabolic therapy. Beth has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of ketogenic diets for the treatment of epilepsy, and her work has expanded to include a variety of...2024-11-1959 minThe Metabolic LinkTesting the Lipid Energy Model: Oreos vs Statins | Nick Norwitz, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 53Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode, we're sharing a presentation from Metabolic Health Summit 2024 that dives into a groundbreaking experiment titled "Oreo vs. Statin," by researcher-educator Nick Norwitz, PhD. What started as a personal journey with metabolic health turned into a captivating exploration of the lipid energy model and lean mass hyper responders. Dr. Norwitz shares the dramatic results of his unorthodox study, where a diet consisting primarily of Oreos led to a jaw-dropping 70% reduction in LDL cholesterol. We discuss the...2024-11-0723 minThe Metabolic LinkFoodFight USA: The Battle Against Ultra-Processed Foods | Todd Wagner | The Metabolic Link Ep.52Did you know that nearly 60% of the average American's diet is made up of ultra-processed foods? This staggering statistic highlights a growing public health crisis linked to rising obesity rates and chronic diseases, not only in adults but our children too.In this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, we dive into a critical conversation with Todd Wagner, a passionate advocate for food safety and health reform. As the founder of FoodFight USA, Todd is dedicated to cleaning up America’s tainted food supply and empowering consumers by raising awareness about the dangers of ultra-processed foods. He i...2024-10-221h 18The Metabolic LinkJournal Club: Metabolic Overdrive in Bipolar Disorder | The Metabolic Link Ep.51Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs here.In this journal club episode of The Metabolic Link, we explore the cutting-edge "Metabolic Overdrive Hypothesis" with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, Dr. Angela Poff, and Victoria Field, diving into the brain’s energy dysregulation in bipolar disorder. The featured paper, "The Metabolic Overdrive Hypothesis: Hyperglycolysis and Glutaminolysis in Bipolar Mania", by authors Dr. Iain Campbell and Dr. Harry Campbell, proposes that mitochondrial dysfunction forces the brain into a hypermetabolic state, leading to manic episodes.We discuss how this groundbreaking research li...2024-10-0859 minThe Metabolic LinkC15: The Essential Fatty Acid Transforming Metabolic Health & Aging | Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson | Ep.50In our 50th episode of The Metabolic Link podcast, host Dr. Dominic D’Agostino dives deep into the fascinating world of metabolic health through an unexpected lens — bottlenose dolphins. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist and public health scientist, joins the show to share her groundbreaking research with the U.S. Navy’s Marine Mammal Program, where dolphins helped reveal the essential role of C15:0. C15:0 is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid that has 3-times more cellular benefits than omega-3s. Dr. Venn-Watson surprisingly discovered that C15:0 (also called pentadecanoic acid) is an essential fatty acid - the fi...2024-09-241h 07The Metabolic LinkJeff Volek, PhD, RD | Exploring the Keto-Adapted Phenotype: Focus on Muscle | The Metabolic Link Ep.49Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode of The Metabolic Link, recorded at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, we share Dr. Jeff Volek's full presentation where he takes a deep dive into the "Keto-Adapted Phenotype" with a focus on muscle. Dr. Volek, a leading expert in low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets, shares groundbreaking research on how ketones impact muscle function and performance. Dr. Volek explores the intricate ways ketones influence muscle glycogen metabolism, ketone production in skeletal muscle, and even heart function.Dr...2024-09-1051 minThe Metabolic LinkNick Norwitz, PhD | The Future of Medicine & Metabolic Health | The Metabolic Link Ep.48Join Dr. Norwitz for a Live Q&A on September 10th at 12pm PT/3pm ET on The Metabolic Initiative platform! Visit this link to register, and also watch his presentation Cookies & Cholesterol Controversy inside the platform (first 7-days are free): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com/norwitzIn this episode, Dr. Nick Norwitz returns to The Metabolic Link podcast to explore the future of personalized medicine and the evolution of metabolic health research with host, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino. Join us as they dive into the landscape of traditional randomized control trials, the rise and evolution of individualized he...2024-08-271h 19The Metabolic LinkDr. Chris Palmer | Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness | The Metabolic Link Ep. 47Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access a robust bank of cutting edge metabolic health content, private ad-free podcast episodes, and earn CMEs here!More than a billion people around the world suffer from mental and neurological disorders, and the numbers are escalating rapidly. Current treatments often fail to provide relief, resulting in many patients struggling with persistent symptoms and resistance to available therapies.In this episode, we’re sharing a full presentation by world-renowned Harvard Psychiatrist, Dr. Christopher Palmer, filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024. Dr. Palmer presents a novel perspective that examines th...2024-08-131h 04The Metabolic LinkInfections, Inflammation, and Alzheimer's Disease with Mary Newport, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep.46Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs here!In this enlightening episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Mary Newport to delve into the world of Alzheimer's disease, discussing her pioneering work with ketogenic metabolic therapy. Dr. Newport shares her personal and inspiring journey with her husband, Steve, whose battle with early-onset Alzheimer's led her to discover the life-changing effects of MCT and coconut oil. Dr. Newport also explores the crucial role of nutrition in managing Alzheimer's, the potential of exogenous ketones, and the...2024-07-302h 07The Metabolic LinkMetabolic Therapy for Serious Mental Illness | Dr. Deanna Kelly, Pharm.D., BCPP | The Metabolic Link Ep.45Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative for ad-free episodes and CMEsIn this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field interviews Dr. Deanna Kelly, a distinguished professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Kelly is pioneering nutritional interventions to treat serious mental illness and led a groundbreaking trial on the ketogenic diet for schizophrenia, the only inpatient study of its kind in the U.S. Unfortunately, this privately funded trial was recently shut down by the Maryland Department of Health. This interview was recorded before this development.Despite...2024-07-1658 minThe Metabolic LinkDr. Robert Lustig | Obesogens: The Hidden Driver of Obesity | The Metabolic Link Ep. 44Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Link Podcast, host Dr. Dom D'Agostino sits down with Dr. Robert Lustig to discuss groundbreaking research unifying different models of obesity. They dive deep into the flaws of the traditional energy balance and carbohydrate-insulin models and introduce a compelling integrative theory encompassing the impact of obesogens, redox biology, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) on metabolic health. The conversation navigates through a review article by Dr. Lustig and others on obesogens from the International...2024-07-0257 minThe Metabolic LinkTake Control of Your Metabolic Health with Dr. Casey Means | The Metabolic Link Ep. 43Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.comIn this interview, host Victoria Field sits down with Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of the new book Good Energy. Dr. Means shares her inspiring journey from being a head and neck surgeon to leaving traditional medicine and becoming a leading voice in the metabolic health field. They take a deep dive into the environmental factors that impact our metabolism, the importance of taking care of your mitochondria, and practical steps...2024-06-181h 15
Sports Science DudesEpisode 72 - Andrew Kutnik PhD - Pioneering Personalized Nutrition for Improved Type 1 Diabetes ManagementWhat if personalized nutrition could revolutionize the way we manage type 1 diabetes? Join us as we feature Dr. Andrew Kutnick from the Samson Diabetes Research Institute, who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to our discussion. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 16 and overcoming obesity, Dr. Kutnick's journey under the mentorship of Dr. Dominic D'Agostino has fueled his passion for unveiling the intricate relationship between lifestyle factors and diabetes management. Don't miss this thorough and insightful conversation that seeks to make diabetes management more accessible and effective for everyone.About our special guest: ...2024-06-0448 minThe Metabolic LinkLily Nichols, RDN, CDE | Optimizing Pregnancy and Metabolic Health | The Metabolic Link Ep.42Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs! Registered dietitian, Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, is back on The Metabolic Link, this time in an intimate interview that dives into the critical links between metabolic health, perinatal nutrition, and long-term wellbeing. This episode dives deep into how nutrition during the childbearing years can affect not only mothers but their children throughout their lives.Lily, who is also a New York Times bestselling author of key books on prenatal nutrition, unpacks the significance of blood sugar balance, the role of various micronutrients, and...2024-06-0421 minLEVELS – A Whole New Level#255 - Why you might be a lean mass hyper-responder if you go keto but have high cholesterol | Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’AgostinoA lean mass hyper-responder is someone with high LDL and HDL cholesterol and low triglycerides. They are often lean and healthy people who present with strange and alarming lipid numbers after going on the ketogenic diet. Dave Feldman, Dr. Nick Norwitz & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the LMHR phenotype, whether it’s a concern, whether it’s rare, the Oreo vs statin study, how exercise levels might play a role, and why more research is needed.
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Mind & MatterKetosis & Ketogenic Diet: Brain & Mental Health, Metabolism, Diet & Exercise, Cancer, Diabetes | Dominic D'Agostino | #158About the guest: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD is a researcher and professor at the University of South Florida, where his lab studies metabolism, human biology, and related subjects.Episode summary: Nick and Dr. D'Agostino discuss: ketosis and the ketogenic diet; effects of ketosis on diabetes, insulin resistance & metabolic health; effects on brain & mental health; relationship with exercise performance; cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides & other biomarkers; cancer; and more.*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.* Support M&M if you find value in this content.* Full audio only version: [Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [Elsewhere]2024-05-161h 40
Mind & MatterKetosis & Ketogenic Diet: Brain & Mental Health, Metabolism, Diet & Exercise, Cancer, Diabetes | Dominic D'Agostino | 158Send us a textAbout the guest: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD is a researcher and professor at the University of South Florida, where his lab studies metabolism, human biology, and related subjects.Episode summary: Nick and Dr. D'Agostino discuss: ketosis and the ketogenic diet; effects of ketosis on diabetes, insulin resistance & metabolic health; effects on brain & mental health; relationship with exercise performance; cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides & other biomarkers; cancer; and more.*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.Support the showAll...2024-05-161h 41LEVELS – A Whole New Level#253 - What is insulin resistance and why does it matter? | Dr. Rob Lustig & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino - (Replay)Insulin resistance is when cells stop responding to insulin’s signal to uptake glucose. It’s a hallmark of prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and other forms of metabolic dysfunction, and it manifests as several chronic disease, ranging from Alzheimer’s to polycystic ovarian syndrome. Dr. Rob Lustig and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the importance of monitoring insulin levels, why a high or increasing insulin level is a problem, and how insulin resistance hinders weight management.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps...2024-05-091h 17The Metabolic LinkDr. Nina Teicholz | Beyond the Diet Wars: A Deep Dive into Nutrition Science | The Metabolic Link Ep.40Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative for exclusive episodes and earn CMEs! Dive into the core of nutrition science with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Dr. Nina Teicholz, and uncover the remarkable benefits of saturated fats, unravel the complexities of LDL cholesterol, and dig into the heated debate surrounding food addiction and ethical meat consumption. Dr. Teicholz sheds light on the misunderstood facets of dietary fats, debunking prevalent myths about cholesterol, highlighting potential detrimental effects of seed oils, and offering profound insights into how adherence to outdated dietary guidelines impacts both our health and the...2024-05-071h 08LEVELS – A Whole New Level#252 - Why nutrition matters for brain health and how to modify your diet | Dr. Georgia Ede & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino - (Replay)The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has proven benefits for brain health. Research shows that the keto diet helps ease symptoms of some mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder. But no diet, even keto, is one-size-fits all. Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss how diet and brain health are connected, how diet and gut health affect brain health, and how a ketogenic or other low-carbohydrate diets can be tailored to people’s specific needs.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl...2024-04-251h 14The Metabolic LinkA Biological Switch that Drives Obesity, Diabetes, and Dementia with Richard Johnson, MD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 39Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative for exclusive episodes and to earn CMEsIn this episode, recorded at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, Dr. Richard Johnson dives into the groundbreaking research that has uncovered the central role of fructose in driving the epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and a wide range of other metabolic diseases.Dr. Johnson presents compelling evidence that fructose, a seemingly innocuous sugar, is in fact a key trigger for activating a powerful biological survival switch. This switch, evolved in nature to help animals prepare for times of scarcity, is now being inadvertently activated...2024-04-2355 minLEVELS – A Whole New Level#251 - How to track your macros for fat loss and muscle gain | Josh Clemente & Dominic D'AgostinoNot all calories are equal. Tracking your macronutrient intake, using AI capabilities, can help you improve your body composition, facilitate weight loss, and boost exercise performance. The three macronutrients are protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with fiber a subset of carbs. Josh Clemente & Dr. Dominic D'Agostino discuss the new macros-tracking feature in the Levels app, the purpose and importance of each macronutrient, how to use macros-tracking in conjunction with biomarker data to improve health and fitness, and how easy the app’s AI functionality is to use.
Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to...2024-04-181h 47The Metabolic LinkJournal Club: Exploring Immune Response to Diet: Vegan vs Ketogenic Ep. 38In this episode of The Metabolic Link, Victoria Field, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, and Dr. Angela Poff dive into a fascinating new paper that compares the metabolic and immune impacts of ketogenic and vegan diets in humans.The study, titled “Differential Peripheral Immune Signatures Elicited by Vegan Versus Ketogenic Diets in Humans” takes a deep dive into the multi-omic effects of these two very different dietary approaches. The researchers found that just two weeks on a ketogenic diet significantly enhanced markers of adaptive immunity, while the vegan diet was associated with increased innate immune function.The host...2024-04-0950 minThe Metabolic LinkBioMolecular Athlete: Advanced Tools For Enhanced Human Performance with Andy Galpin, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 37The following Metabolic Link episode was originally filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 and we're excited to share it with you today in its entirety! In this presentation, Dr. Andy Galpin, a human performance scientist, shares his insights on utilizing scientific principles, specifically the 'Biomolecular Athlete' concept, to achieve athletic excellence. He emphasizes the importance of individualized strategies that consider sleep, diet, stress, respiratory rates, and blood chemistry.The discussion then progresses to the groundbreaking future of human performance, including the use of digital twins for simulating and optimizing individual health outcomes, and the exploration of advanced technologies...2024-03-261h 29The Metabolic LinkKetogenic Diet’s Impact on Health and Performance with Jeff Volek, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 36This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating sit-down interview with Dr. Jeff Volek, a professor at The Ohio State University. With a PhD in Kinesiology specializing in exercise and nutrition science from Penn State University, Dr. Volek has performed cutting edge research on how humans adapt to diets restricted in carbohydrates with a dual focus on clinical and performance applications of nutritional ketosis. His scholarly work includes more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and five books, including a New York Times Best Seller.In this wide-ranging interview, we cover:💡 Unexpected normalization of muscl...2024-03-0422 minThe Metabolic LinkFat: Why it Matters and What to Do About It with Ben Bikman, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 35This week's episode of The Metabolic Link features a full presentation from Metabolic Health Summit 2024. Dr. Ben Bikman, professor at Brigham Young University, dives deep into the intricacies of fat and its relationship to metabolic health.This is the full presentation he delivered at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In it he shares his expertise on the link between body fat, insulin resistance, and chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Throughout this talk, he covers:💡 The role of insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, and its direct correlation with maintaining fat mass.2024-02-2644 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 64 Navigating the Ketogenic Landscape with Dr. Dominic D'AgostinoUnlock the secrets of the ketogenic diet with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino as we navigate the nuances of ketogenic protocols, from their clinical roots in epilepsy treatment to their modern-day applications in enhancing athletic prowess and brain health. Whether you're a seasoned keto aficionado or simply curious about this high-fat lifestyle, you're in for a wealth of knowledge that could reshape your understanding of nutrition.Timeline (Episode 64)1:50 Dr. Dom has cows and gators in his backyard! His dogs have fought with gators. The mammals win! 3:45 Definition of Ketogenic Diet (KD)8:18 There are o...2024-02-2054 min