Dr. Ryan Lowery has firmly established himself as one of the leading researchers and thought leaders in the field of ketogenic lifestyles. He has clinical experience and research spanning from athletic performance to longevity to neurocognitive disorders. His goal is to bridge the gap between academia, research, and practical individual implementation, and he does an amazing job of that.
In this interview, we continuously cycle between research and practical tips that everyone is sure to get something out of this discussion. We discuss optimal amounts of protein on a ketogenic diet, ketones for longevity, role of exogenous ketones, how to read the labels of synthetic ketogenic products and so much more.
Recorded in January 2019, published in May 2019.
Host: Dr. Bret Scher
Sound: Dr. Bret Scher
Editing: Harianas Dewang
1:22 How Ryan got to be where he is at today
4:13 Can you build muscle on a keto diet? And how does protein plays into that?
12:17 Different kinds of athletes on a keto diet
14:19 How do you know as an athlete if you’re keto adapted?
17:40 Ryan’s thoughts on keto products
23:32 Ketosis for longevity
28:40 Exogenous ketones for different purposes
34:44 Fasting and exercising
39:45 mTOR and IGF1
41:48 What does a day of Ryan Lowery look like?
45:36 Final words
Dr. Ryan Lowery has firmly established himself as one of the leading researchers and thought leaders in the field of ketogenic lifestyles. He has clinical experience and research spanning from athletic performance to longevity to neurocognitive disorders. His goal is to bridge the gap between academia, research, and practical individual implementation, and he does an amazing job of that.
In this interview, we continuously cycle between research and practical tips that everyone is sure to get something out of this discussion. We discuss optimal amounts of protein on a ketogenic diet, ketones for longevity, role of exogenous ketones, how to read the labels of synthetic ketogenic products and so much more.
TranscriptRecorded in January 2019, published in May 2019.
Host: Dr. Bret Scher
Sound: Dr. Bret Scher
Editing: Harianas Dewang