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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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You open your latest lab results and see your LDL highlighted in red. Your stomach drops. You haven’t even met with your doctor yet to go over the…
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Living with PCOS can feel like a collection of unrelated problems. Irregular periods lead to one appointment. Acne and unwanted facial hair lead to another. Weight becomes its…
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Heading back to college can feel exciting. But when a student is living with mental illness, there’s more to prepare for than classes and schedules. Sleep changes. Meals…
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In the process of mental health recovery, it’s not uncommon to feel confused about your progress. Many people find it challenging to tell whether or not they’re actually…
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At a certain point in the mental health recovery journey, symptoms begin to ease, but life can still feel fragmented and uncertain. This is the “after” phase of…
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Ketogenic therapy can be a powerful tool for mental health stability, with some individuals reporting significant symptom reduction, improved functioning, and, in some cases, sustained remission. But even…
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Key Takeaways We reach for coffee to wake up, wine to unwind, and our phones to take the edge off a long day. These habits feel normal, even…
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Key takeaways Sleep is often treated as a passive state, a time when we shut down and let our minds and bodies rest and reset. But from a…
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Listen to my audio version—read aloud by me: (New to this series? I’m so glad you’re here! This article is part 2 of 3. I’d recommend starting…
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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.) Have you…
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You open your latest lab results and see your LDL highlighted in red. Your stomach drops. You haven’t even met with your doctor yet to go over the…
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Living with PCOS can feel like a collection of unrelated problems. Irregular periods lead to one appointment. Acne and unwanted facial hair lead to another. Weight becomes its…
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Heading back to college can feel exciting. But when a student is living with mental illness, there’s more to prepare for than classes and schedules. Sleep changes. Meals…
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In a special role-reversal episode, producer Erica Gerard turns the microphone on host Dr. Bret Scher himself, tracing his path from a sports-obsessed San Diego kid to a rule-following cardiologist…
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Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Toby Pillinger and Dr. Dina Farran of King's College London about their year-long priority setting partnership, a structured process bringing together patients, caregivers, and…
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In this Metabolic Mind Bitesize episode, Dr. Bret Scher tackles a new study claiming ketogenic diets worsen fatty liver disease, a finding that appears to contradict prior research showing keto…
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Dr. Bret Scher interviews cardiologist Dr. Jaimela Dulaney, who built her private practice around a plant-based approach before her own experience as an ultra-runner and a continuous glucose monitor revealed…
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Recorded live at the CoSci 2025 conference, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino for a wide-ranging conversation on metabolic health as the foundation of brain function. They…
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Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Baszucki Group's Director of Neuroscience, Dr. Julie Milder, to unpack the first randomized controlled trial of ketogenic therapy for psychosis spectrum disorders. They walk…
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Metabolic Mailbag with Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica tackles five listener questions in rapid fire: whether seed oils are truly dangerous, what anhedonia is and how it connects to…
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Metabolic Mailbag with Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica tackles five listener questions in rapid fire: whether seed oils are truly dangerous, what anhedonia is and how it connects to…
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Dr. Bret Scher clarifies confusion around the NATURE-CT study on natural coronary plaque progression, pushing back on social media claims that it proves ketogenic diets are dangerous. He explains this…
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Dr. Bret Scher walks beginners through the practical basics of starting a ketogenic diet, covering which foods to eat and avoid, sample meal ideas, and keto-friendly snacks. He explains why…
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In a special role-reversal episode, producer Erica Gerard turns the microphone on host Dr. Bret Scher himself, tracing his path from a sports-obsessed San Diego kid to a rule-following cardiologist…
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Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Toby Pillinger and Dr. Dina Farran of King's College London about their year-long priority setting partnership, a structured process bringing together patients, caregivers, and…
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In this Metabolic Mind Bitesize episode, Dr. Bret Scher tackles a new study claiming ketogenic diets worsen fatty liver disease, a finding that appears to contradict prior research showing keto…
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