Deuterium! How this small atomic particle could change your life.

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Paul Saladino1h 53m · 2019-09-24

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Well SupportedAncestral Supplements produces grass-fed, grass-finished organ complex supplements using low-temperature dehydration.Well SupportedPhototherapy, including red and near-infrared light, benefits cellular processes involving mitochondria beyond skin cells.Not SupportedWestern medicine often errs by addressing symptoms with medications without tackling the fundamental imbalance that caused the illness, leading to future health issues.Well SupportedA Stage IV cancer patient improved fatigue and mobility after starting a deuterium depletion program.Well Supported

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Measuring deuterium levels in human beings is important for managing health.

Well SupportedDietary deuterium depletion can be achieved through carnivore, ketogenic, well-constructed Paleo, or low-seed/low-fruit diets.

Well SupportedReducing the viscosity of mitochondrial water improves hydrogen flow through nano-motors, improving ATP production.

Well SupportedThe level of deuterium in the body can control the activation and deactivation of certain genes, representing a paradigm shift in understanding cancer.

Well SupportedUsing lower doses of chemotherapy in combination with deuterium depletion can yield better results and make chemotherapy safer.

Well SupportedThe TCA cycle occurs inside mitochondria, producing reducing intermediates that carry electrons to the electron transport chain.

Partially SupportedExcess deuterium accumulation in mitochondria can damage nano motors and disrupt ATP production.

Partially SupportedThe glymphatic system removes deuterium from the body during deep sleep, which is expelled via breath and contributes to weight loss.

Partially SupportedTelomere length may be influenced by the 'bunching' or 'tunneling' of telomeres, potentially related to deuterium accumulation.

Partially SupportedThe thymus supplement from Ancestral Supplements is high in vitamin C and supports the immune system.

Partially SupportedAncestral Supplements offers a 10% discount on orders via their website using the code Saladino MD.

Partially SupportedDeuterium depletion should be considered a standard part of cancer treatment due to minimal side effects.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet is sustainable, healthy, and safe for long-term adherence.

Partially SupportedDeuterium depletion protocols may help patients with advanced stage 4 prostate cancer with metastasis.

Partially SupportedAnimals, like lions, naturally consume deuterium-depleted foods, particularly fat and organs, before muscle meat.

Partially SupportedExcess deuterium can impede mitochondrial function by damaging nano-motors and slowing energy production.

Partially SupportedCancer cells may have higher deuterium levels and more open chromatin, making them more susceptible to chemotherapy.

Partially SupportedBreathing techniques, such as the Buteyko method, can increase oxygen content in the body, which helps in deuterium excretion.

Partially SupportedReducing deuterium in cholesterol can support natural hormone production.

Partially SupportedHigh deuterium levels in the brain are associated with depression and anxiety.

Partially SupportedRetesting after an intervention is crucial for adjusting individual programs and assessing response to deuterium overload.

Partially SupportedHydrogen atoms move through nano motors down their concentration gradient to produce ATP.

Partially SupportedLowering deuterium levels combined with sun exposure can improve cholesterol function, leading to increased vitamin D production and higher testosterone levels.

Partially SupportedDeuterium-depleted water showed statistically significant improvements in mortality, quality of life, and comorbidities in a randomized, blinded trial of 44 prostate cancer patients.

Partially SupportedThe inner mitochondrial membrane has folds called cristae, which house approximately 32,000 nano-motors per mitochondrion.

Partially SupportedReducing deuterium levels through diet, water, and exercise can restore the body's ability to deplete deuterium, potentially resolving issues like sleep apnea.

Partially SupportedDeuterium entering thyroid cells may trigger an immune response.

Partially SupportedATP is generated by nano-motors within mitochondria.

Partially SupportedEpigenetic changes in cancer profoundly affect gene expression regulation.

Partially SupportedFats can be transported across the mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine shuttle and acetyl-CoA.

Partially SupportedWhen constructing a low deuterium diet, the focus is on selecting foods with the lowest deuterium levels, considering factors like farming practices and water sources.

Partially SupportedAccumulating deuterium over time leads to a loss of cellular ATP and impairs the body's mechanisms for removing deuterium.

Partially SupportedRed and near-infrared light therapy may positively affect the nervous system, making it feel calmer.

Partially SupportedDeuterium is an isotope of hydrogen that contains one proton, one neutron, and one electron, making it twice as heavy as standard hydrogen.

Partially SupportedA higher-fat carnivore diet may be preferable from a deuterium-depletion perspective.

Partially SupportedThe body's ability to deplete deuterium is more important than the specific source of food.

Partially SupportedShorter stature and certain diseases or dysfunctions may be due to insufficient deuterium.

Partially SupportedFruits and tubers high in carbohydrates, such as strawberries, peaches, and sweet potatoes, have higher deuterium levels.

Partially SupportedTo reduce deuterium intake, one should avoid eating seeds, grains, legumes, and nuts.

Partially SupportedMRI technology has been developed to visualize deuterium levels throughout the body.

Partially SupportedThe 'nose-to-tail carnivore study' tracks deuterium levels in individuals on carnivore or ketogenic diets.

Partially SupportedSunlight helps plants deplete deuterium by aiding in its binding and removal.

Partially SupportedDeuterium is necessary for growth and affects DNA availability for transcription.

Partially SupportedFarming practices, including pesticide use and watering methods, impact deuterium content in foods, leading to variations of up to 20 ppm between different growing locations for the same food.

Partially SupportedDeuterium atoms can be incorporated into all molecules in the body, including cholesterol, testosterone, DNA, ribose sugars, and nucleotides.

Partially SupportedDeuterium is approximately 155 out of every million hydrogen atoms.

Partially SupportedDeuterium is important for growth because it keeps the S-phase of the cell cycle going and speeds up proliferation.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrates are broken down into acetyl-CoA, as are fats and amino acids.

Partially SupportedDecreasing deuterium over time may lead to usable cholesterol for vitamin D synthesis, especially with higher fat intake.

Partially SupportedThe 'control pause' measurement in the Buteyko method indicates increasing oxygen levels as breathing techniques are learned.

Partially SupportedTracking sleep with devices can help identify and address sleep issues, highlighting the importance of adequate REM and deep sleep for deuterium depletion.

Partially SupportedA trial of deuterium depleted water for a couple of months could cost a couple hundred dollars.

Partially SupportedBreathing techniques that increase breath-holding capacity can improve oxygen levels.

Partially SupportedBelieving in a treatment can make it work effectively, similar to the placebo effect.

Partially SupportedMindfulness and reframing one's mindset are foundational steps in approaching life and protocols.

Partially SupportedReframing stress to be enjoyable can lower cortisol levels.

Partially SupportedFixing metabolism may mitigate or change early-stage cancers (stage 0, 1, 2).

Partially SupportedCancer patients and individuals with metabolic disease often have high deuterium levels.

Partially SupportedCancer is a metabolic disorder.

Partially SupportedDeuterium incorporation into cholesterol may interfere with its use in steroid hormone pathways, including estrogen, testosterone, aldosterone, and cortisol.

Partially SupportedStopping supplements can be a beneficial starting point for health protocols.

Partially SupportedNatural herbs are generally preferred over synthetic supplements due to lower deuterium content.

Partially SupportedNAD and other molecules carry electrons within the TCA cycle.

Partially SupportedDeuterium depletion may not be as effective in advanced cancer with significant pre-existing damage.

Partially SupportedHappy animals may produce meat with better deuterium profiles due to reduced stress and optimal water sources.

Partially SupportedBurning one pound of fat yields approximately two cups of metabolic water, whereas burning one pound of carbohydrates yields only one cup.

Partially SupportedModern fruit consumption patterns, such as eating five fruits a day, are a relatively new phenomenon compared to ancestral diets.

Partially SupportedDiscoordinated deuterium levels in younger people are linked to increased rates of type 2 diabetes and cancers.

Not SupportedAn accurate deuterium test must measure both the amount of deuterium in the body and its depletion potential.

Partially SupportedUsing the code 'Saladino' on the Center for Deuterium Depletion website can provide discounts on consultations and the determinator test kit.

Partially SupportedDeuterium levels are considered the most important test because they determine other blood markers and disease presentation.

Partially SupportedGreen plants protect their chloroplasts from deuterium by pushing it into the fruit and seeds.

Partially SupportedIsometric exercises can optimize mitochondrial function.

Partially SupportedIn Russia, doctors use breath-holding duration as an indicator of a patient's overall health status.

Partially SupportedDeuterium levels can be measured in breath and saliva.

Partially SupportedPink noise and specific supplements can improve deep and REM sleep, respectively, and shift the autonomic nervous system from sympathetic to parasympathetic dominance.

Partially SupportedThe Buteyko breathing method can promote relaxation and improve REM sleep.

Partially SupportedDNA structure in mammalian cells can be influenced in a dose-dependent manner.

Partially SupportedDNA must open to be transcribed and closes when it is inactive.

Partially SupportedDeuterium is necessary for growth in organisms like bacteria, viruses, babies, and teenagers.

Partially SupportedRed and near-infrared light therapy can lower deuterium levels in the brain.

Partially SupportedHigh deuterium load can damage nanomotors in the body, impairing their function.

Partially SupportedBreathing exercises, such as using a rebreather mask, can help reduce deuterium levels.

Not SupportedSynthetic supplements may contain high levels of deuterium and be detrimental.

Partially SupportedThe electron transport chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane and uses shuttled hydrogens to create a gradient for ATP production.

Partially SupportedMitochondria possess two membranes, supporting the theory that they originated from bacteria.

Partially SupportedAcetyl-CoA is formed outside the mitochondria and then passed into the mitochondria for the TCA cycle.

Partially SupportedMitochondrial water viscosity is influenced by the deuterium to protium ratio.

Partially SupportedThe process of ATP generation in mitochondria produces metabolic water as a byproduct.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with autoimmune diseases may have a predisposition to accumulate more deuterium.

Partially SupportedCancer grade refers to the degree of cellular disordering and how aggressive the cancer appears histologically.

Partially SupportedMitochondrial cellular energy is required for all chemical, bio, and physical reactions in the body.

Partially SupportedDeuterium depletion is a novel type of therapy with few centers offering it.

Partially SupportedDeuterium levels have been measured in avocados.

Partially SupportedSweet potatoes have high deuterium levels.

Partially SupportedThe Center for Deuterium Depletion offers a discounted deuterium test kit for $150 through a partnership with the podcast.

Partially SupportedA patient undergoing their second round of cancer treatment reported no brain fog and high energy levels.

Partially SupportedThe engulfment of a bacterium by a eukaryotic organism approximately 400 million years ago led to improved energy production for the eukaryote, enabling more efficient use of oxygen.

Partially SupportedBellwether Farm meats from their ranch in Los Angeles have lower deuterium levels.

Partially SupportedWhen deuterium is incorporated into cholesterol, the bonds between deuterium and cholesterol are seven times stronger than regular hydrogen bonds, potentially making the cholesterol unusable.

Partially SupportedHigh deuterium levels have been observed in some young, otherwise healthy individuals, potentially due to high supplement intake.

Not SupportedSugar is detrimental for cancer patients due to its deuterium content.

Partially SupportedAthletes may have more mitochondria, contributing to their better physical shape.

Partially SupportedThere is a debate about whether DNA mutations in cancer cells occur de novo or are caused by mitochondrial dysfunction.

Partially SupportedDeuterium depleted water can be a reasonable intervention for very sick individuals, despite its cost.

Partially SupportedPoor sleep, improper breathing, lack of exercise, skin health issues, gut dysbiosis, excessive partying, poor diet, being overweight, and high stress levels compromise the body's ability to deplete deuterium.

Partially SupportedExcess deuterium accumulation in humans is influenced by environmental factors such as air, synthetic fertilizers, GMOs, and watering with river or rainwater.

Partially SupportedThe Deuterator test can be used to measure deuterium levels to guide treatment protocols.

Partially SupportedCarbohydrates, proteins, and fats are molecules composed of atoms that provide electrons for energy.

Partially SupportedGreen plants are beneficial due to their deuterium content and associated mechanisms.

Partially SupportedGrass-fed meats from producers like Belle Campo are relatively low in deuterium.

Not SupportedAddressing the underlying imbalance that allows illnesses like cancer or autoimmunity to develop is crucial.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet can be a low deuterium diet if the animal is grass-fed, not too young or old, and has consumed water from sources other than river water, such as mountain streams.

Partially SupportedBecoming an effective deuterium-depleting machine involves optimizing air, food, water, light therapies, movement, state of mind, and social support.

Partially SupportedSound baths can affect the viscosity of mitochondrial water and improve nano-motor efficiency.

Partially SupportedConsuming 3.5 to 4 pounds of food daily can yield approximately 68 pounds of ATP molecules and 2,000 gallons of metabolic water.

Partially SupportedElectrons for the electron transport chain are derived from sunlight, food, and grounding.

Partially SupportedCancer stage refers to how advanced the cancer is and how far it has spread, with distant metastasis indicating higher stages.

Partially SupportedGlioblastoma multiforme is a grade four astrocytoma with a life expectancy of around 13 months.

Partially SupportedClinical trials have been conducted with deuterium-depleted water in prostate cancer, breast cancer, and glioblastoma multiforme.

Partially SupportedMitochondria contain thousands of nano-motors that rotate at high speeds to produce cellular energy.

Partially SupportedDeuterium's larger size and weight can have biological consequences.

Partially SupportedDeuterium accumulates more in the environment than in past decades.