Optimal Metabolism

Episode 169- Treating Cancer as a Metabolic Disease with Dr. Thomas Seyfried

02.06.2024 - By Shana Hussin, RDNPlay

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Dr. Thomas Seyfried is a professor of biology at Boston University. Dr. Seyfried’s research, in which he has over 200 peer-reviewed publications, focuses on metabolic therapies to hault the growth and replication of cancer. He has received many honors and awards from diverse organizations and is the author of Cancer as a Metabolic Disease. In this episode we talk heavily about Dr. Seyfried's research and the cancer treatment plan he has developed from his years of research and lab work.  [9:02]- What led Dr. Seyfried to pursue research on cancer as a metabolic disease? What are his research findings- cancer feeding off glucose and glutamine?  [25:23]- What is Dr. Seyfried’s recommended cancer treatment plan based on the research he has completed?  [30:58]- Are there successful cancer treatments out there that are not available to the standard cancer patient? Why not?  [41:00]- How does metabolic therapy increase the vitality of the body while decreasing tumor size?  [46:47]- What is the affordability factor of the metabolic therapy treatment?  [55:43]- Why is it important to get into ketosis, since cancerous cells are unable to use ketones and fatty acids for energy?  [1:02:46]- Do different cancers use different fuel sources?  [1:07:51]- What is the maintenance protocol of recovering from cancer according to Dr. Seyfried?  Special thanks to Uba for sponsoring this episode. Use this link and code Shana10 to shop their portion-controlled dishes to help you meet your protein goals! FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. THOMAS SEYFRIED:  Website: https://tomseyfried.com/  Twitter: tnseyfried  FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ ADDITIONAL LINKS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! FREE Starting Guides 10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!

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