The Too Busy To Eat Show

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is also a Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). Dr. Dom is the leading expert on the ketogenic diet and how it may combat different diseases. Dr. Dom’s Journey…(3:15) - After majoring in nutrition and biology, he got into more of a research role with his degree. - His studies during his post doctoral fellowship with the Department of Defense led him to the ketogenic diet. He was especially interested in the way different fuel sources affect the brain in extreme conditions. What is the Ketogenic Diet?… (7:35) - Diet that evolved out of how fasting changes brain energy metabolism - Basis of the diet is: eating primarily fat, a moderate amount of protein, very minimal or no carbohydrates - Our bodies produce ketones which are used as an energy source when carbs are depleted. This preserves our br