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Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are among the most feared consequences of aging, impacting nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. today, a number expected to double…
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Can intermittent fasting support ketosis and help treat serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety? Transcript: Can intermittent fasting help with ketosis or help with…
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Remember mitochondria: the “powerhouses of the cell”? It turns out, they’re not just high school biology trivia. Mitochondria are vital for transforming the energy your body needs, but…
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Why should we rely on a blood test to assess heart disease risk when we can see the disease itself? Transcript: Introduction to Carotid Intima-Media Thickness test (CIMT).Have…
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A “new” study once again claims butter is harmful. But does the data actually support this conclusion? And does the data apply to you? Transcript: Another study claims…
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Did you know that thousands of people are already using ketogenic therapy to treat serious mental illnesses and even put them into remission? Transcript: Can Ketogenic Therapy help…
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Is coconut oil clogging your arteries, or could it actually reduce your risk of heart disease? Transcript: The controversy surrounding coconut oilIs coconut oil going to give you…
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Is a ketogenic diet an effective, affordable, and sustainable solution for long-term metabolic health? Transcript: Introduction to Dr. Tro’s new paper on GLP1’s vs ketogenic diet.Real world data…
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Have you been told you have high cholesterol and need to start a statin to prevent a heart attack? You're not alone. Every year, millions receive this news from their doctors—often with a sense of fear and urgency. But it turns out that cholesterol isn’t the best way to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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How do you convince someone to try ketogenic therapy? Transcript: Should You Try Ketogenic Therapy? Inspiration for the Keto CuriousI’ve been asked many times how to convince someone…
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Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are among the most feared consequences of aging, impacting nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. today, a number expected to double…
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Can intermittent fasting support ketosis and help treat serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety? Transcript: Can intermittent fasting help with ketosis or help with…
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Remember mitochondria: the “powerhouses of the cell”? It turns out, they’re not just high school biology trivia. Mitochondria are vital for transforming the energy your body needs, but…
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A new expert consensus published in Frontiers in Nutrition marks a significant milestone in the field of metabolic psychiatry. Developed through a rigorous Delphi process, this document offers…
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The world is facing a growing mental health crisis. While standard treatment can be life-changing for some, for others of millions living with conditions like depression, bipolar disorder,…
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Listen to the audio version: (New to this series? I’m so glad you’re here! Radiant Beast: The Open Workbook series announcement lays the foundation for everything that follows.) (Why My…
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The last several decades have seen a sharp and unsettling rise in mental health issues among teens. While the pandemic gave these numbers an undeniable spike, the crisis…
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Listen to the audio version: (New to this series? I’m so glad you’re here! Radiant Beast: The Open Workbook series announcement lays the foundation for everything that follows.) Last New…
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The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but for many navigating therapeutic metabolic therapies, it also brings unique challenges: disrupted routines, social pressures,…
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Depression is a complex, often life-altering condition that impacts how a person thinks, feels, and moves day to day. And while many treatments exist, far too many people…
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Using ketogenic and other metabolic therapies for mental health recovery is powerful. Thousands of people tell stories of suffering for decades without relief, feeling like they’d lost years…
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“I’m going to start an organic cranberry farm!” The reactions to my sudden announcement were mixed. Only two years earlier, I had graduated from nursing school and started…
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Recent headlines from the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have spotlighted a growing concern: youth and teens are being prescribed psychiatric medications at unprecedented rates,…
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A new expert consensus published in Frontiers in Nutrition marks a significant milestone in the field of metabolic psychiatry. Developed through a rigorous Delphi process, this document offers…
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The world is facing a growing mental health crisis. While standard treatment can be life-changing for some, for others of millions living with conditions like depression, bipolar disorder,…
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Listen to the audio version: (New to this series? I’m so glad you’re here! Radiant Beast: The Open Workbook series announcement lays the foundation for everything that follows.) (Why My…
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New research is exploring whether a ketogenic diet can help support cancer treatment, particularly for aggressive brain tumors like glioblastoma. Scientists discuss how ketosis may influence cancer metabolism, improve patient…
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In this Metabolic Mind mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Georgia Ede answer listener questions about ketogenic diets, ketone plateaus, and mental health. They explain why blood ketone levels…
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Dr. Georgia Ede joins Dr. Bret Scher on the Metabolic Mind Podcast to examine the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet and the controversy around its push to reduce or eliminate animal…
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Shannon Robinson, a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, to explore this overlooked population who could benefit most from GLP-1s. Drawing from both her personal journey and clinical practice, Dr.…
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The Metabolic Mind Podcast features Silvia Covelli and functional medicine psychiatrist Dr. Achina Stein discussing the Healing Depression Project, an immersive retreat designed to address root causes of chronic and…
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University of Maryland pharmacy professor Deanna Kelly joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss Live It, Launch It, a new research-based training program that helps clinicians learn ketogenic therapy for mental…
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In part two of Metabolic Mind’s series on psychiatric medication tapering, Dr. Bret Scher and psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede explain why deprescribing is highly individualized, why common “cut in half”…
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In this Metabolic Mind Podcast episode, Dr. Bret Scher and psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede unpack the often-misunderstood realities of psychiatric medication tapering and deprescribing. They explain why most clinicians aren’t…
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In this Metabolic Mind Podcast episode, Dr. Bret Scher hosts Harvard endocrinologist Dr. David Ludwig and investigative journalist Gary Taubes for a lively debate on ultra-processed foods, nutrition research quality,…
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In this Metabolic Mind Podcast episode, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with registered nutritional therapist and health coach Moira Newiss about a striking case report: a man with schizophrenia and psychosis…
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New research is exploring whether a ketogenic diet can help support cancer treatment, particularly for aggressive brain tumors like glioblastoma. Scientists discuss how ketosis may influence cancer metabolism, improve patient…
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In this Metabolic Mind mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Georgia Ede answer listener questions about ketogenic diets, ketone plateaus, and mental health. They explain why blood ketone levels…
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Dr. Georgia Ede joins Dr. Bret Scher on the Metabolic Mind Podcast to examine the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet and the controversy around its push to reduce or eliminate animal…
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