Ketone Therapy for Cancer: A Promising Approach | 3 Minute Podcasts

In this podcast episode, Dominic D’Agostino discusses his research on Ketone metabolic therapy as an innovative approach to cancer treatment. His interest in this field was sparked by observations made using a unique Atomic Force microscope inside a hyperbaric chamber, where he noticed cancer cells reacted differently to oxygen compared to healthy cells, showing increased oxidative stress and mitochondrial damage when exposed to high levels of oxygen.

Research Focus

D’Agostino’s research focused on using nutrition and metabolic-based therapies to enhance standard cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and immune-based therapies. Transitioning to a fatty acid and Ketone metabolism could have restorative healing effects, especially in brain cancer. By implementing a ketogenic diet, fasting, or Ketone supplementation, he aimed to alter metabolic physiology to manage cancer growth and reduce proliferation.

Research Findings

Through animal models and cell-based studies, D’Agostino and his team demonstrated the effectiveness of Ketone metabolic therapy in increasing survival rates in metastatic cancer models. By combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a ketogenic diet, they achieved better results than traditional therapies. Therapeutic ketosis was shown to suppress cancer growth and enhance the immune system’s response to cancer cells.

Patient Adoption

While primarily focused on animal models, D’Agostino acknowledges that many patients are exploring metabolic approaches to cancer treatment on their own. Some individuals are adopting ketogenic diets, Ketone supplementation, and other metabolic therapies alongside standard treatments to manage cancer growth and improve outcomes by targeting metabolic pathways that support cancer cell proliferation.

Combining Therapies

D’Agostino highlights the potential of combining metabolic therapies with standard cancer treatments to enhance efficacy. He emphasizes the importance of a team approach in cancer treatment, where patients work with both functional health doctors and traditional oncologists to receive a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. The ketogenic diet, exercise, and monitoring metabolic biomarkers are key components in managing cancer risk and optimizing metabolic health.

Conclusion

Overall, D’Agostino’s research on Ketone metabolic therapy offers promising insights into the potential of metabolic-based approaches in cancer treatment. By combining conventional therapies with metabolic interventions, individuals may have a more comprehensive and effective strategy for managing cancer growth and improving outcomes.

00:00 Introduction
00:28 Research Focus
00:56 Research Findings
01:23 Patient Adoption
01:48 Combining Therapies
02:19 Conclusion

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