Episode 253: Enduring the Antarctic Chill and Unveiling the Power of Ketones with Akshay Nanavati and Tecton Life

Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, as I embark on a journey through the heart of one of the most extreme environments on Earth with the awe-inspiring Akshay Nanavati, who's gearing up for a solo ski crossing of Antarctica. Together with performance nutrition experts Mike Chesney and UJ from Tecton, we unravel the intricate tapestry of mental and physical preparation required for such an endeavor. Akshay shares his riveting story of overcoming PTSD and transforming into an ultra-runner and explorer, all while we dissect the importance of ketones in fueling such monumental feats of endurance.

Episode Chapters:

• (0:00:01) - Expedition Preparation With Ketones
• (0:11:16) - Antarctica Expedition and Key Tones
• (0:19:26) - Preparing for Solo Antarctica Expedition
• (0:27:58) - Benefits of Ketones for Endurance Expeditions
• (0:41:00) - Navigating the Pain Cave
• (0:52:34) - Monitoring and Improving Performance in Endurance
• (1:01:35) - Importance of Sleep and Expedition Preparation

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

• Episode 167: The Physiologic and Psychologic Benefit of Doing Hard Things: Akshay Nanavati of Fearvana with Dr Mike T Nelson: https://miketnelson.com/the-physiologic-and-psychologic-benefit-of-doing-hard-things-akshay-nanvati-of-fearvana/
• Episode 226: A Deep Dive into Ketones, Astaxanthin, and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Hunter Waldman: https://miketnelson.com/deep-dive-into-ketones-astaxanthin-and-cognitive-enhancement-dr-hunter-waldman/
• Flex Diet Podcast: Dr. Dom D’Agostino on Red Light, Ketones, Fasting, Zapping Monkeys and More: https://miketnelson.com/dr-dom-dagostino-on-red-light-ketones-and-more/

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