The Dr. Hyman Show A Radical New Dietary Approach To Cancer Treatment with Dr. Thomas Seyfried
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Jun 21, 2023 
Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a professor at Boston College with extensive research in cancer and metabolism, delves into groundbreaking ideas about cancer treatment. He argues that cancer is not just a genetic issue but heavily tied to metabolic dysfunction. Seyfried emphasizes the role of ketogenic diets in cancer prevention, revealing how reducing glucose intake can potentially shrink tumors. The discussion also focuses on the unique metabolic behaviors of cancer cells, advocating for a shift in treatment approaches to prioritize diet and metabolic health.
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Cancer Treatment Challenges and Metabolic Therapy
- Cancer is a growing health problem, and current treatments have limitations.
- Metabolic therapy offers a different approach by targeting cancer's metabolic dysfunction.
Metabolic Theory of Cancer
- Dr. Thomas Seyfried's work on cancer metabolism builds upon Otto Warburg's research.
- Warburg's theory, initially dismissed, posited that cancer is primarily a metabolic disease.
Cancer Cell Metabolism
- Normal cells produce energy by combining oxygen and glucose through oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria.
- Cancer cells have defective mitochondria, leading to lactic acid production instead of efficient energy.
