Get ready for an enlightening interview with the esteemed Dr. Michael Wool!
Speaker: Dr. Michael Wool
Title: KETONES: The Power Surge Your Brain Needs
BIO:
Meet Dr. Michael Wool, a distinguished board-certified internist affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and a faculty member at UCLA and UCSF Medical Schools. With over three decades of research experience in the field of HIV and two U.S. patents to his name, Dr. Wool's expertise extends beyond his medical practice. He is the visionary founder of Keto5, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to spreading the knowledge of ketones and their potential benefits.
DESCRIPTION:
In this interview, Dr. Wool sheds light on the incredible potential of ketones as a vital component of our body's energy system. While "keto" is often associated with the medical emergency of ketoacidosis, it is a rare occurrence mainly in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes or other specific situations.
Ketones offer a distinct energy source alongside glucose, with ATP production from ketones being about 40% more efficient than from glucose. Ketones become crucial when glucose is scarce, providing energy from fat breakdown. Key areas like skeletal muscles, the heart, and the brain heavily rely on ketones for survival.
Dr. Wool underscores the importance of assessing metabolism and function through brain scans, revealing that insufficient energy delivery (hypometabolism) can contribute to disease in specific areas. There's emerging evidence that our bodies can repair and enhance their energy systems using ketones as the primary source of energy.
After the age of 60, the brain's ability to use glucose for energy diminishes, potentially contributing to cognitive decline, especially in individuals with insulin resistance. Ketones are gaining attention for their ability to fuel the brain, with established benefits in conditions like epilepsy.
Dr. Wool emphasizes the need for a balanced use of both energy systems. Increasing ketone utilization while minimizing glucose consumption can trigger autophagy, a vital process for recycling and cleansing the body, significantly enhanced with ketosis. Unfortunately, humans predominantly rely on sugar for energy (around 90%), while animals are more balanced, using ketones for 20-40% of their energy. This results in more health issues like obesity, insulin resistance, and chronic diseases, especially in humans.
To enhance health, Dr. Wool recommends lifestyle choices such as restricting carbohydrate intake to less than 30 grams per day, adopting a diet rich in protein and healthy fats, and considering intermittent fasting. He emphasizes that exogenous ketones can supplement ketone levels but cannot compensate for a poor and nutrient-deficient diet. Cycling between the use of glucose and ketones is key to optimal health and well-being.
QUESTIONS AND THOUGHTS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION:
Have you ever considered the impact of your daily diet on your energy levels and overall health, particularly in terms of your reliance on glucose versus ketones?
Are you aware of the potential benefits of intermittent fasting as a lifestyle choice, and have you ever thought about incorporating it into your routine?
What are 2-3 steps you believe you can take in your lifestyle choices to shift your energy more towards ketones and less towards glucose?
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Get ready to power up your brain with ketones!
Thanks to Jay Vera from medialaunch.io for producing this episode.
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