Ep. 214 Breaking Down Insulin Resistance and Ketones with Dr. Latt Mansor

I am delighted to have the opportunity to connect with Dr. Latt Mansor today! Dr. Mansor is the Research Lead at HVMN. He oversees all the company's research efforts and collaborations with universities and research institutions. He has a Master’s degree in sarcopenia and a P.h.D. from Oxford University. His background is predominantly in metabolism and physiology.  Dr. Mansor is a delightful individual who makes science and physiology accessible to everyone! In this episode, he and I discuss the role of ketones. We dive into how ketones are the fourth macronutrient, the role of energy and ATP, and using CGMs and glucometers to empower and motivate patients. We define endogenous versus exogenous ketones and explain how to utilize them in our daily lives. We also get into how ketones can improve cognition and performance, the cause of keto flu, fatty coffees, and the ongoing research that HVMN is doing.  We hope you enjoy learning from today’s fascinating conversation with Dr. Latt Mansor! Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Mansor shares his fascinating educational and career background. The relevance of sarcopenia and how it impacts metabolic flexibility. What are ketones? The difference between endogenous and exogenous ketones. Dr. Mansor explains how ketones are the fourth macronutrient. How modern-day lifestyles make it harder for our bodies to make endogenous ketones. How does utilizing a more fuel-efficient substrate make us less hungry? How can the use of glucometers and CGMs empower people? Dr. Mansor explains how the HVMN product, The Ketone IQ, differs from other kinds of exogenous ketones.  The cognitive benefits of BHB (Beta-hydroxybutyrate). Who should use exogenous ketones? Exogenous ketones and keto flu. How Dr. Mansor came to live a healthier lifestyle.  Dr. Mansor talks about research currently being done at HVMN.  Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website  Connect with Dr. Latt Mansor HVMN website On LinkedIn On Instagram and Twitter

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Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF45,2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and the host of Everyday WellnessPodcast. With over 20 years experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health, and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.