The Primal Podcast Ep 116 - Prof Thomas Seyfried | The WORST Food That Feeds Cancer Cells (STARVE IT Naturally)
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Apr 5, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Thomas Seyfried, a world-renowned cancer expert and author of "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease," delves into revolutionary cancer treatments. He argues that cancer is more about metabolic dysfunction than genetics, advocating for a high-fat ketogenic diet. Seyfried shares compelling success stories, including a glioblastoma survivor who thrived on metabolic therapy. The conversation also highlights dietary strategies for prevention and the pivotal role of mitochondrial health in cancer management, challenging traditional treatment approaches.
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Cancer As A Mitochondrial Disease
- Cancer rises from lifestyle-driven mitochondrial dysfunction rather than solely genes.
- Thomas Seyfried links processed carbs, inactivity, stress and toxins to damaged mitochondria and cancer risk.
Fermentation Fuels Tumor Growth
- Cancer cells rely on fermentation, not normal oxidative ATP production, using glucose and glutamine.
- Mutations seen in tumors are consequences of mitochondrial dysfunction, not the primary cause.
Glioblastoma Case: Pablo Kelly
- Pablo Kelly declined standard chemo and used metabolic therapy for glioblastoma and lived about ten years.
- His tumor became operable after 2.5 years of metabolic therapy and he avoided radiation and chemo.
