Researcher / Professor

Dr. Dominic D'Agostino

Associate professor at University of South Florida. Research on ketosis, metabolic health, and neuroprotection. Recurring Ferriss guest. Also a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.

Known For

Ketosis for cognition and moodMetabolic psychiatryGABA elevation through ketones

Canon

Alzheimer's as Metabolic Disease ("Type 3 Diabetes")

Curious

Ketogenic Diets Reduce Depression and May Quiet the Mind

Curious

Episodes

#845How to Use Ketosis for Enhanced Mood, Cognition, and Long-Term Brain Protection — A Practical and Tactical Guide with Dr. Dominic D'AgostinoJan 6, 2026 #825Dr. Dominic D'Agostino — All Things Ketones, How to Protect the Brain and Boost Cognition, Sardine Fasting, Diet Rules, Revisiting Metformin and Melatonin, and MoreSep 2, 2025