Most people are familiar with the ketogenic diet as a way to reduce carbohydrate intake and encourage the body to use ketones for energy. But according to molecular biologist Dr Marco Ruggiero, there may be much more to the story.
In this insightful video, Dr Ruggiero shares research from his laboratory exploring the relationship between glucose metabolism, cellular processes, and nutritional ketosis. He explains why ketogenic diets continue to attract scientific interest and how factors such as metabolic health, inflammation, gut health, and microbiome balance may play an important role in supporting overall wellbeing.
Watch the full video below to hear Dr. Ruggiero's perspective and learn more about the science behind nutritional ketosis.