Glucose, Glutamine, and Cancer with Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Episode 2672

Episode 2672 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Thomas Seyfried and they discuss metabolic dysfunction, glucose, glutamine, and cancer therapies.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/glucose-glutamine-cancer-dr-thomas-seyfried-episode-2672

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• Vinnie explains why he recommends listening to Dr. Thomas Seyfried. (2:00)
  • Vinnie has been in remission and avoided chemo for 17 years by leading a ketogenic lifestyle.
  • There are all kinds of side effects from chemotherapy, even though it can save people.
• There have been several theories of disease. (8:00)
  • NCI states that cancer is a genetic disease of dysregulated cell growth, called the somatic mutation theory.
  • Another theory suggests that damage to organelles can cause mutations in cells, or that mutations may have a mitochondrial metabolic origin.
  • The treatment of cancer as a metabolic disease also allows people to participate in the management of their disorder.
  • He explains the importance of oxygen and energy and how they affect the cells. (11:00)
    • This is known as the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancer.
• Dr. Seyfried explains some fascinating experiments and theories. (14:00)
• Once there is an agreement on the mitochondrial metabolic theory, treatment for cancers could be much less toxic and more manageable. (17:00)
  • Metabolically treating cancer can help because even if there is recurrence, it can often be treated with fewer chemicals. (20:00)
  • The idea is to reduce or eliminate the cancer through diet and medication that target the fermentation metabolism.
  • Glutamine is an amino acid and has many uses in the body. (22:30)
    • Dr. Seyfried explains the press-pulse therapeutic strategy.

• What kind of diet and supplementation can help those who may have cancer? (27:30)
  • The Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) calculator and its function are explained.
  • How the GKI happens varies per person, but if you can keep the GKI measurement at 2.0 mmol or below, you can put pressure on the tumor cells. (29:00)
  • Each person is their own experiment, but low-carb is beneficial as it keeps your ketones active.
• Vinnie asks Dr. Seyfried to explain ketone measurements and monitors. (32:30)
• They discuss genetics, such as the BRCA1 mutation. (36:00)
• They discuss the frustration of some doctors' approaches to other diseases. (40:00)
• Type 2 diabetes has replaced smoking as the number one risk factor for cancer! (43:15)
• They discuss the challenges of today's diet and lifestyle. (46:00)
  • Low-cost and convenience foods are taking their toll on society's health.
  • Type 2 diabetes is a diet and lifestyle issue.
• Give people the opportunity to make their own choices. Many doctors need to be re-educated, and people need to know all their options. (50:30)
• Processed food and glucose are a highly addictive force on the brain. (51:00)
• Dr. Seyfried is a professor who shares information about and is developing a protocol, which he hopes will be available soon.
  • His website is: https://tomseyfried.com

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