Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina cover image

Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

Time Restricted Modified Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Terry Wahls

Dec 22, 2023
Dr. Terry Wahls, an expert in overcoming progressive disease of MS, discusses the benefits of a modified ketogenic diet for mitochondrial health. She shares her own inspiring story and provides actionable tips for managing MS through diet and lifestyle changes. The podcast also delves into the importance of electrolyte hydration, time restricted eating, and the potential connection between the microbiome and mitochondria. Actionable steps for improving health are highlighted, along with Dr. Wahls' personal journey and inspiring work.
59:24

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Terry Wahls shares her personal journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how she transformed her health using a modified ketogenic diet, emphasizing the potential of diet in improving symptoms for those with autoimmune and mitochondrial-related conditions.
  • Dr. Terry Walls discusses her ongoing study on the efficacy of diet in improving quality of life for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting the importance of higher protein, lower carb diets and the role of microbiome and mitochondrial health in overall well-being.

Deep dives

Dr. Terry Walls' Personal Journey with MS

Dr. Terry Walls shares her personal journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how she transformed her health using a modified ketogenic diet. She discusses the Walls Protocol, a diet that combines paleo principles with a higher protein intake, lower carbohydrate intake, and increased use of olive oil. Dr. Walls highlights the importance of mitochondrial health and how her diet can support it. She also talks about her remarkable recovery, from being confined to a wheelchair to riding a bike again, and emphasizes the potential of diet in improving symptoms for those with autoimmune and mitochondrial-related conditions.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode