About this episode

This episode explores the intricate relationship between breathing and metabolism with Dr. Jonathan Jun, delving into physiology and sleep science.

This episode is a deep dive into physiology, sleep science, and the hidden systems shaping how we breathe. We cover: Why your body is basically a walking engine producing CO₂ The real mechanism behind sleep apnea Why two people with the same BMI can have totally different breathing How body fat distribution affects airway function The surprising connection between ketosis and breathing improvements The study showing ketogenic diets improved CO₂ clearance in certain patients Whether exogenous ketones could affect sleep and breathing Why sleep science is still full of mysteries doctors can’t yet explain Dr. Jun also shares what research he’d run if he had unlimited funding — and the answer could change how we treat respiratory disorders. If you’re interested in sleep, metabolism, health optimization, or physiology, this conversation will change how you think about breathing. 👍 Subscribe for more expert conversations on health, performance, and human biology. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube Instagram  @degreesofhealth Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Hopkins

Guest: Dr Jonathan Jun

Topics covered

• breathing
• metabolism
• sleep science
• physiology
• ketogenic diets
• respiratory disorders

Keywords

• breathing
• metabolism
• sleep apnea
• ketosis
• CO₂ clearance
• airway function
• health optimization

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