Episode 2176 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Ben Bikman and they discuss the recent Alzheimer’s research controversy, the brain food of ketones vs. glucose, autophagy, cold immersion therapy, and much more.
ALZHEIMER’S CONTROVERSY
- Vinnie welcomes Dr. Ben Bikman back to the show and they start the discussion with the recent controversy around how Alzheimer’s research and the “plaque theory” was falsified. (6:54)
- Dr. Bikman has updated studies verifying the plaque theory was wrong, explaining what the studies prove. (11:00)
- He also tells Vinnie how the FDA had recently approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s even though the drug was proven not to be ineffective.
- Vinnie and Ben chat about “gurus” who advocate the use of Metformin for longevity but ignore the truth about the drug. (16:15)
- Ben goes into detail about how Alzheimer’s is not a plaque-based disease, but a metabolic-based one. (19:00)
BRAIN FOOD
- Vinnie and Ben then switch to discussing why ketones are so important as brain food, and how insulin hurts the brain. (20:20)
- When insulin is elevated, ketones are turned off.
- Alzheimer’s is the number one reason why Dr. Bikman chooses a low-carb lifestyle.
- Vinnie also asks Ben about the difference between the two kinds of fat and how they work in the body. (35:15)
- As a result, the conversation turns to a discussion about protein and how much is a beneficial amount to have.
- They also chat about having too much protein.
- Vinnie asks Ben his thoughts on cold immersion therapy and what the benefits are. (48:00)
- Vinnie and Ben finish the discussion with an explanation of the benefits of autophagy as well as if and how intermittent fasting should be done. (57:20)
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