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.   Also in this Episode: Vote for Naturally Nourished as Top Keto Podcast on Ketogenic.com! Dr. Ryan Lowery’s Story Current Research in the Keto SpaceAlzheimers and Neurodegenerative Disease Keto and Muscle Mass Crohn's Disease and Butyrate Parkinson’s Disease Roadblocks in Research Rapid Fire on Hot Keto TopicsCarnivore Carb Cycling OMAD Vegetables Exogenous Ketones Intermittent Fasting and Extended Fasting Where Keto is Headed Making Positivity Louder Ryan’s Gratitude Practice Where to Find Dr. Ryan Lowery:Ketogenic.com Keto Mastery Course The Ketogenic Bible   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.    Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Further Food, a female owned and operated company that provides the highest quality food as medicine supplements including their Collagen Peptides, Pasture-Raised Gelatin Daily Turmeric Tonic and Mindful Matcha. Use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout for 10% off!    This episode is also sponsored by Harper and Soul, makers of fat fueled, nutrient rich, savory & lightly sweetened granolas. Made with whole, real-food ingredients and fresh, scratch made spices. Great with your breakfast bowls, salads, cauliflower rice pilaf, even the base for a quiche or holiday pie crust – or simply enjoy by the handful! Use code ALIMILLERRD to save on orders of 2 or more bags!