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Upgrade Your Keto Thinking – Steven Gundry, M.D. – Best of 2022

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

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Mitochondrial Uncoupling and Ketogenic Energy

This chapter investigates the performance of muscles and energy production in relation to fatty acids on a ketogenic diet, with insights from race walkers. It highlights the role of ketones and mitochondrial uncoupling as mechanisms for enhancing energy efficiency and longevity during starvation. The conversation connects historical practices with modern research, illustrating how a ketogenic lifestyle promotes a powerful yet less efficient fat-burning state.

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