Dr. Mike explains how a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting can prevent and potentially serve as a promising treatment against cancer by depriving cancer cells of glucose, which is their only energy source. This nutritional therapy isn’t just good for those with cancer, but for those who want to experience the best health possible.
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