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“Researchers are studying whether consumption of the exogenous ketone ester, beta-hydroxybutyrate, may confer some of the health advantages of a ketogenic diet through its activation of PPAR-alpha, a key enzyme in the fasting response. In this clip, Dr. Eric Verdin describes how supplementing with exogenous ketone esters may confer some of the beneficial effects of the ketogenic diet.”

“To overcome this weight gain, investigators cycled the ketogenic diet on and off, and the mice maintained a stable weight. When on a cyclic ketogenic diet, the researchers observed that mice had an increased median lifespan and improved memory.”

“In animal studies, all mice with multiple sclerosis on the fasting-mimicking diet exhibited decreased clinical symptoms, and 20 percent recovered fully. Fasting is rejuvenating because autoimmune cells are destroyed and replaced with healthy cells upon refeeding.”

“The typical Western diet, characterized by high intakes of processed foods, refined sugars, and saturated fats, raises blood glucose and insulin levels, promotes inflammation, and contributes to the phenomenon of "leaky gut" syndrome.”

“The liver is a versatile organ with many digestive functions. During feeding the liver metabolizes food from the intestines, and during fasting or while following a ketogenic diet, it produces ketone bodies. In this clip, Dr. Eric Verdin describes the liver's functions and posits that the ketogenic diet does not put any undue stress on the liver.”

“Dietary fiber, healthy fats, and minerals are foundational components of the diet that build and support healthy cells. In this Aliquot, featuring Drs. Bill Harris, Erica & Justin Sonnenburg, and Terry Wahls, we discuss how a Mediterranean diet pattern may improve health and promotes longevity.”

“The characteristic cycle of targeted destruction and renewal has been shown in multiple sclerosis patients and animal models to temporarily reduce total white blood cell levels. In this clip, Dr. Longo discusses his work that indicates that the fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis.”

“Certain micronutrient deficiencies are common in vegan diets, such as vitamin B12 and iron. However, vegans and vegetarians frequently have higher levels of other micronutrients, such as vitamins C and E.”

“Dr. Longo has made huge contributions to the field of aging, including the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan in humans as well as metabolic fasting therapies for the treatment of human diseases.”

“The fasting-mimicking diet was formulated to assuage some of these concerns. Physicians regarded this structured and packaged diet as a medical therapy, and patients felt it was more acceptable since it allowed them to eat some food.”