Gábor Somlyai: Deuterium Depletion in Reducing Cancer Metastasis & Mortality

Gábor Somlyai: Deuterium Depletion in Reducing Cancer Metastasis & Mortality

Author: Cameron Borg March 28, 2025 Duration: 57:36

Gábor Somlyai, PhD is a Hungarian molecular biologist and world expert in the role of deuterium in cancer. He has published seminal work looking at the effects of various concentrations of this heavy isotope of hydrogen on growth and metastasis. Gábor’s company, HYD LLC. for Cancer Research and Drug Development, has been at the forefront of developing deuterium depletion protocols as a synergistic cancer therapy. Their work over the last 30+ years has demonstrated the profound potential of deuterium depletion in not only cancer, but other disorders including type 2 diabetes. The identification of this submolecular regulatory system shaped by the relative abundance of deuterium to hydrogen in the body provides a framework with which we can further understand what cancer is and how sensitive our bodies are to subtle environmental information.

All elements on the periodic table have isotopes - slightly different configurations of the same atoms that have slightly different chemical characteristics. Hydrogen is the simplest atom, with one proton, and one electron. But hydrogen also has another stable isotope called deuterium, with one proton, one electron and one neutron. This is still hydrogen, but it is double the atomic weight and consequently behaves differently. In our bodies, approximately 1 out of every 6600 hydrogen atoms (also referred to as 150ppm) is a deuterium atom. Our cells are exquisitely tuned to this deuterium/hydrogen ratio, and they use this ratio as a foundational signal in cell division. As deuterium levels shift, large scale changes in bioenergetics and genetic expression result. Gábor’s work shows that lowering the deuterium level can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Gábor's Work

Follow Me


Hosted by Cameron Borg, Ricci Flow Nutrition Podcast digs into the core principles that sustain our well-being, moving beyond fleeting trends to examine what truly supports a healthy life. Each conversation is built on the idea that lasting vitality comes from a deep understanding of foundational habits, from how we nourish our bodies to how we structure our daily movement. This isn't about quick fixes or rigid rules, but rather about exploring the underlying science and practical wisdom that can be adapted to any lifestyle. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that connect nutrition to broader aspects of fitness and holistic health, always with an eye on sustainable, evidence-based approaches. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting a clear-eyed, grounded perspective in a world full of health noise, offering actionable insights that help you build a more resilient version of yourself from the ground up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 71

Ricci Flow Nutrition Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Sandra Kahn: Malocclusion, Facial Development & Breathing Disorders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:40
Sandra Kahn, D.D.S., M.S.D., is an author and international lecturer on the topic of airway centric orthodontics. Dr. Sandra Kahn is currently the only Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics that practices exclu…
Russel Reiter: Melatonin, Cancer & Diseases of Aging [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:00
Russel Reiter, Ph.D. is a Professor of Cell Biology in the department of Cell Systems and Anatomy at UT Health, San Antonio. His research is centred around the impact of melatonin in biological systems. He is the Editor-…
Glen Jeffrey: Restoring Macular Degeneration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:11
Glen Jeffrey is a Professor of Neuroscience in the Faculty of Brain Sciences and Institute of Ophthalmology at the University College London. His research focuses on areas including retinal structure, development and vis…
Marty Kendall: Engineering Nutrition for Optimal Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:32
Marty Kendall is an engineer who seeks to optimise nutrition using a data-driven approach. Marty’s interest in nutrition began eighteen years ago to help his wife Monica better control her Type 1 Diabetes. Since then, he…
Charlie Arnott: Regenerative Agriculture & The Wisdom of Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:11
Charlie is an award-winning grazier from Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia, an educator and passionate advocate for Regenerative Farming practices. Charlie started his Regenerative Farming journey 15 years ago. Previou…
Gary Fettke: Diet, Chronic Disease & Public Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:09
Dr. Gary Fettke is an Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus on preventative medicine and nutrition. Gary has concentrated on the role of diet in the development of diabetes, obesity and cancer. He has been speaking…
Satchin Panda: Circadian Rhythms, Time Restricted Eating & Diabetes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:51
Satchin Panda, PhD is a professor in the Regulatory Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. His work focuses on chronobiology, the study of the day-night cycles that drive the multifaceted activi…
Patrick McKeown: Breathing, Fundamental Health & Facial Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:31
Patrick McKeown is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner. He was educated at Trinity College in Dublin before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method at the Buteyko Clinic, Moscow, R…
Joel Kahn: Mitochondrial Support in Cardiology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:42
Joel Kahn, M.D is a world leading integrative cardiologist based in Michigan. He has been practising cardiology since 1983 and has long been practising holistic, preventative methods for the promotion of longevity and ca…
Michael Hamblin: Photobiomodulation & Photodynamic Therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:12
Michael Hamblin, Ph.D. is a world leading expert in photobiomodulation and photodynamic therapy. His roles have included Principal Investigator at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and…