… 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:
You don’t have to restrict all carbs to reap the benefits of ketosis; you simply have to “unlock” mitochondrial uncoupling, Dr. Gundry explains. “Weight loss and longevity come down to the “energy wasting” capacity of your mitochondria, not “fuel efficiency.” … “When you understand the role of mitochondria and how they affect your metabolism, you no longer have to worry about fat percentages, macronutrient proportions, calories, or any other metrics.”
He shares eight “keys” that unlock the keto code. You’ll get real food examples of how to ignite this process without the monotonous, limiting, high-fat diet.
About Dr. Steven Gundry: He’s the founder and director of the International Heart and Lung Institute in Palm Springs, Calif., and the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. He formerly had a career as a surgeon, professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University. He’s published more than three hundred articles in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases.
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Research Reference: “Uncoupling to survive? The role of mitochondrial inefficiency in ageing” by Martin Brand. 2000.
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