What if cancer is a metabolic problem that can be cured? (Instead of a genetic chronic disease)
In this episode, I’m joined by a repeat guest Georgi Dinkov to explore cancer through the lens of cellular energy, metabolism, and mitochondrial function. Instead of framing cancer as a “war” on tumor cells, we discuss a different paradigm: restoring energy, supporting respiration, and addressing systemic metabolic stress.
We cover:
- Cancer as a reversible metabolic problem, rather than a genetic one
- Glycolysis vs oxidative metabolism and why it matters
- CO₂, lactic acid, pH, and mitochondrial health
- Where Georgi’s views differ from mainstream oncology, and even other researchers (like Dr. Seyfried) who view cancer as a metabolic problem
- Georgi's recent surprising research findings and future cancer study directions
- How to support his ongoing work
This conversation challenges conventional narratives and offers a hopeful, systems-based way of thinking about health, disease, and the future of cancer medicine.
**for educational purposes only, not medical advice. Consult with your doctor for best treatment options**
TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Welcome & life update with Georgi
2:48 - What is Georgi eating these days
6:00 - Diet perfection, stress, and sustainable eating
13:23 - Update on Georgi's cancer studies
20:00 - Cancer as a metabolic disease vs genetic theory
27:00 - Quorum sensing & cellular decision-making
30:00 - Mitochondria, CO2, and lactic acid
36:00 - Radiation, EMFs, and metabolic suppression
40:30 - Why killing cancer cells may be the wrong strategy
49:00 - Warburg effect: glycolysis vs oxidative metabolism
58:55 - Where Georgi disagrees with some other 'metabolism focused' cancer researchers like Dr. Seyfried
1:00:15 - Future studies with Meldonium (Mildronate)
1:10:30 - PUFAs, saturated fat, and tumor resistance
1:12:30 - How to support Georgi’s research
1:16:40 - Closing thoughts: hope, metabolism, and self-healing
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About Georgi Dinkov:
Georgi is a computer scientist, researcher, and biochemist focused on pro-metabolic approaches to health and disease, with an emphasis on mitochondrial function and systemic energy balance.
Link to his blog:
https://haidut.me
Support Georgi’s work at Idea Labs:
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