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Commune with Jeff Krasno

436. Metabolism and Ketones Explained with Latt Mansor, Ph.D.

Commune with Jeff Krasno

Commune Media

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

4.6654 Ratings

🗓️ 18 May 2023

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Summary

In today’s interview we go deep into the topic of metabolism with Latt Mansor, Ph.D. We explore the principal hormones related to metabolism, the relationship between Alzheimer’s and insulin resistance, and the mechanism and protocol of the ketogenic diet. You’ll learn why ketones are the body’s preferred fuel, and how you can supplement to enhance your performance and learning.

In this episode we cover:
0:10:23 – Definition of Metabolism
0:11:21 – Metabolic Flexibility
0:15:49 – Insulin
0:21:09 – Glucose
0:24:42 – Triglycerides
0:28:07 – Mitochondria
0:29:09 – Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
0:31:37 – Low Glucose States
0:36:33 – Lipolysis
0:39:09 – Ketones
0:51:17 – Longevity
0:58:49 – Alzheimer's
1:04:11 – Exogenous ketones
1:09:56 – Ketone-IQ

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Commune podcast. My name is Jeff Krasnow. Today on the show, I welcome Dr. Lat Mansour.

0:15.4

Latt holds a PhD in physiology, anatomy, and genetics from Oxford. He also holds an MA from Columbia University

0:24.7

and a BS in biotechnology from the University of Nottingham. He is currently the research lead

0:32.5

at HVMN Health via Modern Nutrition, where he oversees the scientific development and clinical

0:40.4

applications for all of HVMN's products, including KetoIQ, an exogenous ketone supplement.

0:50.3

In our conversation, we go deep into metabolism.

0:55.0

We discuss the primary substrates that the body uses for fuel.

1:00.0

We explore the principal hormones related to metabolism.

1:04.0

We discuss the relationship between Alzheimer's and insulin resistance.

1:08.0

We get into the ketogenic diet and the processes involved in the endogenous production of ketones.

1:16.1

We discuss why ketones are the body's preferred fuel.

1:21.0

And we talk about supplementing with exogenous ketones and their utility for performance and for learning. This was a fascinating

1:30.5

conversation full of both mechanism and protocol. Before we dive into it, I want to let you know

1:37.4

about some of our programs over on the Commune course platform. If you're interested in courses

1:43.8

on functional medicine and metabolism,

1:46.2

nutrition, gut health, Iyer Veta, and hormone balancing, well, you can sign up for 14 days of

1:51.8

free all access to Commune's entire course library, including more than 120 courses on spiritual

1:59.3

and physical health.

2:04.1

Just go to Onecommon.com slash trial.

2:11.3

And please support this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcatcher.

2:17.4

Okay, without further delay, I present to you, Dr. Latt Mansour.

2:31.8

Lat Mansour. So, such a treat to be with you.

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