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BRCA, Modernizing Cancer Treatment, + Medical Ketosis | Dr. Thomas Seyfried

Sep 3, 2024
01:32:56

EP. 211: Welcome back to the Realfoodology Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a leading professor at Boston College. We explore his groundbreaking research that redefines cancer as a metabolic disease, challenging the traditional genetic view. Discover how this new perspective could revolutionize cancer treatment and empower us with actionable, less invasive strategies. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion that might just change the way you think about cancer care.


Timestamps: 


  • 06:35 - Rising rates of cancer in youth 
  • 12:12 - Metabolic therapy 
  • 15:33 - Glucose and glutamine 
  • 19:04 - Keto, Carnivore, and nutritional ketosis 
  • 23:40 - Ancestral diet and lifestyle
  • 27:17 - Artificial sweeteners 
  • 32:50 - Ketosis and glutamine blockers 
  • 36:13 - Global metabolic health
  • 39:46 - Lack of knowledge and lack of accessibility
  • 47:12 - Current cancer treatments
  • 53:41 - Epigenetics vs diet and lifestyle  
  • 58:36 - Cancer treatment history and breakthroughs
  • 01:00:30 - Supplements 
  • 01:02:42 - Finding a balanced diet 
  • 01:05:57 - Staying at a healthy weight 
  • 01:09:15 - Mitochondrial health 
  • 01:15:52 - Genetics and cancer 
  • 01:20:06 - Current cancer treatments 
  • 01:30:15 - Dr. Thomas’s health non negotiables 


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Produced By: Drake Peterson

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