Today we are talking with Dr. Dom D’Agostino about the latest Ketogenic diet research as a treatment for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and certain cancers.

Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.  He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) assisting with their efforts towards optimizing the safety, health, and resilience of the warfighter and astronaut. His laboratory develops and tests nutritional strategies and metabolic-based supplements for neurological disorders, seizures, cancer, and metabolic wellness. He was a research investigator and crew member on NASA’s Extreme Environment Mission Operation (NEEMO 22)  His research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Defense (DoD), private organizations, and foundations. To learn more about Dr. Dom and his research on the ketogenic diet, visit ketonutrition.org.