Introduction

Today, you’ll learn about a discovery that a common amino acid could slow the aging process, a new study that suggests we could get better at planning if we practiced, and research suggesting a ketogenic diet may help those with advanced cancer live longer. 

Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/amino-acid-fountain-of-youth-plan-ahead-keto-for-cancer

Amino Acid Fountain of Youth  

• “Scientists Discover That a Certain Nutrient Promotes Anti-Aging.” by Fundacao De Amparo. 2022.
  • https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-a-certain-nutrient-promotes-anti-aging/

Plan Ahead 

• “Can We Learn to Think Further Ahead?” NYU. 2023.
  • https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/may/can-we-learn-to-think-further-ahead-.html

Keto for Cancer

• “Cancer Patients Who Adhered to a Ketogenic Diet for More Than 12 Months had Significantly Better Survival Rates.” by Ryuichiro Egashira. 2023.
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/10/2334
• “Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article.” by Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler. 2020.
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7480775/

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