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The video features Dave Asprey interviewing Dr. Gundry, who is a well-known author and expert on nutrition and healing. They discuss the biology behind the ketogenic diet and specifically focus on new research related to mitochondrial uncoupling. Dr. Gundry explains how he became interested in nutrition and healing after witnessing a patient reverse coronary blockages through diet and supplements. He went on to establish a clinic in Palm Springs and conducts research on the effects of diet and supplements on patients’ health. Dr. Gundry’s latest book, “The Keto Code,” explores the benefits and drawbacks of the ketogenic diet and offers eight keys to unlocking the keto code. Throughout the interview, Dave and Dr. Gundry joke about their differing backgrounds and shared interest in improving health through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
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Dr. Steven Gundry discusses the cellular process of “mitochondrial uncoupling,” which he believes is the mechanism behind the success of keto diets. In his new book, “Unlocking the Keto Code,” he debunks common myths about keto, explains how ketosis works, and discusses the role of mitochondria in the process. Dr. Gundry has spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and using diet and nutrition as a form of treatment for better body health and performance. The podcast was hosted by Dave Asprey for “The Human Upgrade.”
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Unlocking the Keto Code: Understanding the Science Behind a Successful Keto Diet
The keto diet has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people turning to this low-carb, high-fat diet as a means of losing weight and improving their overall health. However, there are still many misconceptions surrounding this diet and how it works. In this episode of The Human Upgrade™, Steven Gundry, M.D. discusses the biological mechanism that makes the keto diet so successful: a cellular process called “mitochondrial uncoupling.”
The Science of the Keto Diet
Dr. Gundry is a leading expert in the field of microbiome research and uses diet and nutrition to treat patients who want to improve their body health and performance. In his latest book, “Unlocking the Keto Code,” he debunks common myths about the keto diet and explains how it actually works.
At its core, the keto diet is designed to put the body into a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. This is achieved by severely limiting carbohydrate intake, which forces the body to produce ketones from stored fat in the liver. Ketones are a highly efficient source of energy that can provide the body with sustained fuel, without the “crash” associated with glucose.
However, there is more to the keto diet than simply limiting carbohydrates. According to Dr. Gundry, the success of this diet hinges on a cellular process called mitochondrial uncoupling.
What is Mitochondrial Uncoupling?
Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP. When we eat, our mitochondria use glucose as a primary source of fuel. However, when we limit carbohydrate intake, our mitochondria are forced to use fat for fuel instead.
This process of using fat for energy is known as “mitochondrial uncoupling,” and it’s what makes the keto diet so unique. Unlike other diets that rely on calorie restriction to promote weight loss, the keto diet promotes weight loss by boosting our mitochondria’s ability to burn fat for fuel.
When our mitochondria are uncoupled, they produce more heat and consume more oxygen, which leads to an increase in metabolic rate. This means that our bodies burn more calories even when we’re at rest. In addition, mitochondrial uncoupling also improves insulin sensitivity and reduces inflammation, which are key factors in promoting overall health and longevity.
The Benefits of Mitochondrial Uncoupling
If you’re looking to boost your health and performance, understanding mitochondrial uncoupling is key. When we uncouple our mitochondria, we increase our body’s ability to burn fat for fuel, which leads to sustained energy and improved metabolic function. In addition, this process also promotes weight loss and can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
The keto diet is more than just a low-carb, high-fat diet. At its core, this diet relies on the cellular process of mitochondrial uncoupling, which improves our body’s ability to burn fat for fuel and promotes overall health and longevity. If you’re looking to upgrade your health and performance, consider incorporating the principles of the keto diet into your nutrition plan. And for more insights from experts like Dr. Gundry, be sure to check out The Human Upgrade™ podcast.
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In this Episode of The Human Upgrade™…
… Steven Gundry, M.D., introduces you to the biological mechanism that makes keto diets so successful: a cellular process known as “mitochondrial uncoupling.”
He’s spent the last two decades studying the microbiome and uses diet and nutrition as a key form of treatment for people who want to improve their body health and performance. You may already know Dr. Gundry from his bestselling books like: “The Plant Paradox,” (lectins!) “The Longevity Paradox” and “The Energy Paradox.”
This discussion gets right into new science that’s overhauling what you think you know about a keto diet. In his newest book, “Unlocking the Keto Code: The Revolutionary New Science of Keto That Offers More Benefits Without Deprivation,” Dr. Gundry debunks common myths about keto and explains:
How ketosis actually works,
What’s going on with ketones, and
What your mitochondria has to do with all of this.
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