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Health Optimization Medicine Podcast

Dr. Dominic D'Agostino Explains What Ketones Actually Do to Your Body | HOMe Podcast #021

Aug 5, 2026 · 53m

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In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, the premier researcher in ketogenic metabolic therapies. Moving past the mainstream fads of keto ice cream and internet trends, they break down how exogenous ketones actually impact cellular energy, cardiovascular health, and environmental stress. From the liver toxicity associated with certain high-dose ketone esters to the hidden vasodilatory superpowers of L-BHB, this discussion separates the biohacking hype from the physiological reality of ketone supplementation. Join us as we delve into: Fad vs. Science: Why serious researchers use the term Ketone Metabolic Therapy…