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AI and Appetite: Ken Ford on Ketogenic Diets, Healthspan, and the Limits of Nutrition Science

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Navigating Nutrition Challenges and Brain Health

Exploring the impact of funding on nutrition research outcomes, this chapter delves into historical influences of the sugar industry and ongoing studies on ketones for traumatic brain injury prevention. The conversation addresses the challenges of glucose metabolism post-injury, contrasting nutrition approaches, and a glimpse into a researcher's daily health routine. Sharing a personal journey, the speaker reflects on following a low-carb, ketogenic diet since the 1960s, emphasizing the evolution of their dietary choices and approach to ketosis.

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