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Optimizing Fat Loss with Breath Ketones, High Protein Keto, Ketosis Supports The Mitochondria: Dr. Dom D'Agostino

Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Dom D'Agostino, an expert in ketosis, discusses measuring fat burning with breath ketones, the benefits of being fat adapted and ketones for mitochondria, intermittent fasting, the optimization of ketogenic diets, metabolic flexibility, and the phenomenon of lean mass hyper responders and elevated LDL cholesterol levels.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ketones support the mitochondria by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing mitochondrial efficiency.
  • Individuals show variation in ketone ratios, which may be influenced by factors such as athletic activity and caloric deficit.

Deep dives

Ketones and the Mitochondria: Enhancing Energy Production and Reducing Oxidative Stress

Ketones play a crucial role in supporting the mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells. They reduce oxidative stress by preventing the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxide anions. By bypassing the first step of the electron transport chain, ketones lower the free radicals generated during energy production. Ketones also activate uncoupling proteins, which help dissipate the bio-electrical differential across the mitochondrial membrane and reduce oxygen free radical generation. Additionally, ketones enhance mitochondrial efficiency, increase mitochondrial biogenesis, and improve the redox potential of the mitochondria. However, more research is needed to fully understand the dynamics of ketone ratios, redox signaling, and how they influence energy metabolism and fat burning.

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