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Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa SpinaAuthor: Vanessa Spina
Vanessa Spina is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Best Selling author, creator of the innovative TONE device, as well as a sought after international speaker. On the Optimal Protein podcast, Vanessa shares how to get effortlessly lean and improve metabolic health and fitness with an optimal protein intake! Featuring interviews with world renowned and leading edge protein scientists & experts, authors, and people with inspiring transformational stories discussing the best tools for becoming optimizing your metabolic health with whole foods, nutrition, exercise and more! Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Ketones Burn Fat & Protect Muscle: Dr. Dominic D’Agostino
Episode 677
Monday, 31 March, 2025
Timeline: Get 10% off Mitopure, clinically proven to boost mitophagy. Go to timeline.com/vanessa. In this powerful episode of The Optimal Protein Podcast, host Vanessa interviews Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, one of the world’s leading researchers in ketogenic science and metabolic therapy. They dive into how ketones not only serve as a powerful fuel source but also act as metabolic signaling molecules that promote fat loss, protect muscle, and support whole-body health. Dr. D’Agostino shares why he personally pursues ketosis every day, how ketones interact with protein metabolism, and the key differences between nutritional and exogenous ketones. You’ll also learn how a high-protein ketogenic diet supports appetite regulation, body recomposition, and metabolic flexibility—especially for women in midlife. If your goals include burning fat, preserving lean muscle, and optimizing energy and cognition, this episode is a must-listen. 🔍 Topics Covered: • How and why Dr. D’Agostino gets into ketosis every day • The truth about protein on a ketogenic diet • Ketones and their impact on muscle protein synthesis and preservation • Appetite suppression and satiety in a keto-adapted state • Exogenous ketones: how and when to use them • The synergy of strength training, protein, and ketones • Why you test breath acetone ketones • What the latest science says about ketosis for performance and metabolic health & the future of ketone research in aging, and more Get 20% off on the Tone Device breath ketone analyzer OR the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy Mask Ketogenicgirl.com with the code VANESSA Join the Community! Follow Vanessa on instagram to see her meals, recipes, informative posts and much more! Click here @ketogenicgirl Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast. Link to join the facebook group for the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2017506024952802/ The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or exercise regimen. 🔗 Connect with Dr. D’Agostino: • Website: https://www.ketonutrition.org • Instagram: @dominic.dagostino.kt • Twitter/X: @DominicDAgosti2
