Dominic D'Agostino, PhD

Neuroscientist & Ketone Researcher University of South Florida

About

Dominic D'Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. His laboratory develops and tests nutritional and metabolic therapies including ketogenic diets and ketone supplements for neurological diseases, cancer, and metabolic disorders.

He is one of the world's leading researchers on ketosis and exogenous ketones, with particular focus on how ketones affect the brain and can be used for therapeutic purposes. His work has been funded by the Office of Naval Research, Department of Defense, and private foundations.

D'Agostino is known for his extensive self-experimentation with ketogenic diets and fasting, and frequently appears on podcasts discussing the science and practical applications of ketosis.

Areas of Expertise

Notable Work

  • Ketone ester and salt research

  • Metabolic therapies for cancer

  • Hyperbaric oxygen + ketosis research

  • KetoNutrition.org resource site

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