Are you curious about current research surrounding the ketogenic diet? Want to learn about what is being studied in the world of Neurodegenerative Disease, muscle mass, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and more? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Ryan Lowery, CEO of Ketogenic.com and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute. 

In this episode, Ali and Becki pick Dr. Lowery’s brain on current research in the keto space, the problem with nutritional studies and funding and how he and his colleagues are seeking to change this. Hear Ryan answer rapid fire questions on some keto hot topics including carnivore, carb cycling and extended fasting and learn about pitfalls of keto and where he thinks the movement is headed. Plus, learn about his Make Positivity Louder movement and how he incorporates gratitude as a daily practice.

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More about Dr. Ryan Lowery:

Dr. Ryan P. Lowery, PhD, a 2014 national champion baseball player, earned his BS and MS in exercise physiology and exercise and nutrition science from the University of Tampa.  Ryan completed his doctorate work at Concordia University in Health and Human Performance with a focus on “The Effects of a Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet and Exogenous Ketone Supplementation on Various Markers of Health and Body Composition in Healthy and Diseased Populations.” 

 Ryan currently serves as the CEO of Ketogenic.com and the President of the Applied Science and Performance Institute.  Over his career, Ryan has published over 150 papers, abstracts, and book chapters on human performance and sports nutrition and is heavily focused on the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on performance, cognitive function, and longevity.  Ryan has received the Exercise Science Scholar of the Year Award, NSCA Award for Outstanding Presentation of the year award, and the National AAHPERD Exercise Science Major of the Year Award. Ryan co-authored the book The Ketogenic Bible alongside his partner Dr. Jacob Wilson which focuses on the science and practical application behind the ketogenic diet, exogenous ketones, and all of their potential applications. 

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