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Apr 2024
1h 7m

Rethinking Cancer: Inflammation, Infecti...

Dave Asprey
About this episode

Today's episode focuses on Cancer with a true expert, Mark Lintern. You'll learn about the surprising links between infections, inflammation, and our body's powerhouses - the mitochondria. This is a chance to arm yourself with cutting-edge theories that could change the way we treat cancer. Simple changes in treatment perspectives might be the key to unlocking new ways to tackle cancer and by the end of this episode, you'll have a fresh arsenal of knowledge to rethink cancer's causes and solutions. This is an eye-opening discussion that promises to transform the way we approach this formidable disease. 


Timestamp Highlights: 

(00:00:01) Introduction to a new theory about cancer 

(00:01:08) The interplay between mitochondrial dysfunction and genetic factors 

(00:02:08) Evaluating cancer from a citizen scientist's perspective 

(00:03:15) Challenging mainstream cancer narratives with personal research 

(00:07:49) How biases affect cancer research and therapy development 

(00:09:40) Exploring the Warburg effect in cancer metabolism 

(00:23:05) Investigating pathogens as a potential trigger for the Warburg effect 

(00:27:18) Fungal connections to chronic disease and cancer 

(00:35:32) How pathogens and inflammation contribute to cancer's growth 

(00:37:37) Importance of addressing inflammation and fungal infections in cancer 

(00:43:32) Estrogen's role in cancer promotion 

(00:47:10) The connection between methyl deficiency and cancer 

(00:49:17) Metformin's dual role in blood sugar regulation and antifungal activity 

(00:50:01) Wrapping up the conversation with final insights 

 

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