Biomarkers for Metabolic Health
Presented by: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD
Original Presentation Date: September 24, 2021
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Course Description:
The presentation will focus on past and present research on nutritional ketosis and how we can harness this physiological state to improve brain health and systemic biomarkers of metabolic health. The presentation will emphasize how nutritional interventions alter metabolic physiology and how ketones beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate influence cellular bioenergetics and confer protection through specific signaling pathways associated with neuroprotective function, suppression of inflammation, and epigenetic regulation. Implementation strategies will be discussed in pre-clinical animal studies and human clinical trials.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the impact of nutritional ketosis on metabolic physiology, biomarkers, and systemic health.
- Develop an understanding of how nutritional ketosis alters metabolic physiology, influences metabolic biomarkers, and impacts overall systemic health.
- Evaluate published studies on nutritional ketosis in pre-clinical animal models and human clinical trials.
- Analyze and critique published studies implementing nutritional ketosis in pre-clinical animal model systems while also providing an overview of ongoing human clinical trials and applications.
- Describe implementation approaches for nutritional ketosis, including key biomarkers for monitoring.
- Demonstrate comprehension by describing various approaches to implementing nutritional ketosis, highlighting the essential biomarkers that must be measured and monitored over time.
Speaker Bio:
Dominic D'Agostino, PhD, is a distinguished figure in the field of ketogenic nutrition and metabolic physiology. With a relentless commitment to scientific exploration, he has become a leading researcher, educator, and advocate for the ketogenic diet's potential in healthcare. Dr. D'Agostino's groundbreaking work has significantly advanced our understanding of the physiological and therapeutic effects of ketosis, particularly in the realms of cancer, neurological disorders, and metabolic health. His innovative research has earned him recognition and respect across the scientific community, making him a pivotal influence in improving health through dietary interventions.