The Quantum Based Podcast - With Dr Sara Pugh

#4 Deuterium: The Key to Chronic Disease Prevention - Dr Lazslo Boros MD

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Jan 12, 2025
László Boros, MD, a pioneering researcher in deuteronomics, dives into the pivotal role of deuterium in chronic disease. He explains how deuterium overload can contribute to conditions like obesity and cancer. Discover the surprising impact of diet, including the benefits of low deuterium foods and the dangers of processed options. Boros illuminates the relation between deuterium levels, mental health, and metabolic function. He emphasizes the role of the microbiome in managing deuterium and the importance of testing for informed dietary choices.
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INSIGHT

Deuterium Increase and Food Sources

  • Deuterium levels have risen by ~15-20 ppm since caveman times, impacting food chain deuterium content.
  • Grass-fed, naturally raised animals offer lower deuterium fat due to their natural diets and microbiomes.
INSIGHT

Gut Microbiome and Probiotics

  • The gut microbiome plays a key role in deuterium regulation, with some bacteria better at depletion.
  • Probiotics offer short-term benefits; long-term deuterium control relies on lifestyle and diet.
ADVICE

Dairy and Egg Yolks

  • Prioritize high-fat dairy like ghee and hard cheeses (60-70% fat) for lower deuterium intake.
  • Deuterium-depleted water consumption directly influences tissue deuterium levels, particularly in fats like egg yolks.
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