by Daniel Pereira | Jan 8, 2023 | Science
Glioblastoma (GBM), is one of the most aggressive types of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. This cancer has among the highest mortality rates for primary brain tumors. Most diagnoses last for 11-15 months, with few reports of patients surviving past...
by Daniel Pereira | Dec 12, 2022 | Science
There is a large body of evidence which makes the case for exercise being an important factor for improving longevity, healthspan, and cognitive function. Additionally, there is a strong association for the prevalence of dementia in older adults who have sarcopenia...
by Daniel Pereira | Nov 16, 2022 | Science
The ketogenic diet significantly alters metabolic physiology, and this underlies the therapeutic effects of the diet on seizure control, glycemic management and weight loss. There are a variety of metabolic and signaling mechanisms associated with ketosis that are...
by Daniel Pereira | Sep 11, 2022 | Science
When we think of ketones or ketogenic diets, most people think of brain health, seizure control, sports performance, or as a diet therapy for cancer management, but the heart thrives on fatty acids and ketones. Probably because ketones are used by the mitochondria to...
by Daniel Pereira | Aug 28, 2022 | Science
A new paper, published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine by a group at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, reports on the results of a pilot program using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) as part of a Metabolic Immersion...
by Daniel Pereira | Aug 14, 2022 | POPULAR, Science
Ketones are produced by the liver under conditions of low glucose availability for extended periods of time, such as a prolonged fast (24-hours+) or days on a very low carbohydrate ketogenic diet. An elevation of ketone bodies is what defines ketosis. In ketosis we...
