Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
@doctorstotrust
DoctorsToTrust.com
presents episode 3338 | Dr STEPHEN PHINNEY classic
Virtahealth.com discussion: Dr Stephen Phinney with
Dr Amy McKenzie...on autophagy & apoptosis
-cleaning system for body and within cells
-particularly with mitochondria [oxidative energy generation]
That machinery needs constant repair
-fasting helps this
-perhaps longer term
keto dieting does too
mitochondria turnover
is measured in days or
weeks
Autophagy can be stimulated by reduced insulin and
increased glucagon, inhibition of mTOR
-keto dieting mimics fasting in doing these things
-should have similar results
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doctorstotrust.com
virtahealth.com
original video interview: youtu.be/rDWLSAE-Ge0?si=FaRh1bJ0D3iEp2id
We will never use corruptible, epidemiological survey research as causal science.
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@doctorstotrust
DoctorsToTrust.com
presents episode 3338 | Dr STEPHEN PHINNEY classic
Virtahealth.com discussion: Dr Stephen Phinney with
Dr Amy McKenzie...on autophagy & apoptosis
-cleaning system for body and within cells
-particularly with mitochondria [oxidative energy generation]
That machinery needs constant repair
-fasting helps this
-perhaps longer term
keto dieting does too
mitochondria turnover
is measured in days or
weeks
Autophagy can be stimulated by reduced insulin and
increased glucagon, inhibition of mTOR
-keto dieting mimics fasting in doing these things
-should have similar results
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
doctorstotrust.com
virtahealth.com
original video interview: youtu.be/rDWLSAE-Ge0?si=FaRh1bJ0D3iEp2id
We will never use corruptible, epidemiological survey research as causal science.
For each short/sharable video, the original Youtube links are provided above.
None of this content is intended to be individual, personalized medical advice.
We hope you find value for yourself in these videos &
find them easy to share with loved ones!
DISCLAIMER
The DoctorsToTrust videos are for general informational purposes only
and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other
professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice,
and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast
or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.
The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or
delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and
should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
