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Episode 31: Calorie-Restricted Ketogenic Diet for Cancer with Miriam Kalamian CNS

Oct 17, 2017
Miriam Kalamian discusses the use of the ketogenic diet for cancer treatment. She explains how limiting glucose supply to tumor cells through the diet can hinder their growth. The podcast also delves into the challenges of implementing this diet in mainstream practices and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood sugar and ketones. Additionally, the chapter highlights the significance of passion and continuous learning in managing cancer through a ketogenic diet.
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Quick takeaways

  • The ketogenic diet starves cancer cells of glucose, potentially hindering their ability to proliferate.
  • Carefully controlling meal composition and timing is crucial in the ketogenic diet, with a focus on reducing carbohydrate intake and promoting autophagy through intermittent fasting.

Deep dives

Importance of the Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Treatment

The ketogenic diet is discussed as a therapeutic intervention in cancer treatment. Miriam Calamian, a leading voice in the keto movement, shares her personal experience with using the diet to help her son, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The diet focuses on reducing carbohydrate intake, restricting protein, and increasing fat consumption. By doing so, the body switches from relying on glucose for energy to producing and using ketones. The ketogenic diet not only starves cancer cells of glucose, but also impacts various pathways associated with cancer progression. The diet's effectiveness varies across individuals and cancer types, but its potential benefits make it worth a try. Monitoring glucose and ketone levels can help optimize the diet's effectiveness.

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