EP 115. Ayuno, Cetosis y Metabolismo.

Hi everyone! :) In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Juan Viña, a physician, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Valencia, researcher, and also my father. He'll tell us about the real science and biochemical explanation behind the ketogenic diet, fasting, and ketosis, so we can understand what really happens in our bodies when we switch from using glucose (sugar) as an energy source to ketone bodies. We'll discuss key topics such as: • What ketone bodies are and why our bodies produce them. • The difference between being in ketosis and following a strict keto diet. • The real benefits of ketosis, beyond weight loss, including its use in diseases like epilepsy and cognitive decline. • Which key metabolic pathways for longevity are activated during periods of fasting when ketone bodies are elevated. • In what cases it can be dangerous and which people should be cautious. And finally, the truth about exogenous ketone supplements: do they work or are they just marketing hype? I hope that after sharing this conversation with us, you'll have an even better understanding of how your metabolism works, when it makes sense to enter ketosis, and what the real risks and benefits are behind the keto diet and intermittent fasting.