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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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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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Discovering metabolic psychiatry can feel like a door finally opening. For people who have spent years cycling through medications, adjusting doses, and searching for something more, the connection…
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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.) This article…
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As mental health challenges grow more complex and costly, new solutions are essential. What if one of the most powerful answers isn’t a new drug, but food? What…
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In recent years, personal experience and scientific evidence have begun to converge around a simple insight: mental health and metabolic health are deeply connected. From family stories of…
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Across decades in clinical practice, I’ve noticed a glaring pattern: when people improve their metabolic health, their mental health often improves too. Their moods stabilize. Their anxiety eases….
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In this article: Most people know that exercise is good for their body, but its impact on the mind is just as powerful. In fact, regular physical activity…
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by extreme shifts in mood, including highs (often referred to as mania), followed by depressive lows. While bipolar can exist…
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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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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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Discovering metabolic psychiatry can feel like a door finally opening. For people who have spent years cycling through medications, adjusting doses, and searching for something more, the connection…
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On this Metabolic Mind Podcast episode, Dr. Natalie Rasgon explains how long-term research found that people with markers of metabolic dysfunction were more than twice as likely to develop major…
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In this powerful Metabolic Mind episode, host Dr. Bret Scher shares five deep, personal interviews with people who battled severe anorexia nervosa—some nearly dying, others cycling through conventional treatment for…
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A newly published randomized controlled trial explored whether ketogenic therapy could improve outcomes for people with psychosis spectrum disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder with psychosis. In this…
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In this Metabolic Mind episode, Dr. Bret Scher addresses the claim that ketogenic diets are bad for heart health. He explains why many studies misrepresent keto, how cholesterol responses vary,…
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In this Metabolic Mind episode, Dr. Bret Scher explores the growing research behind ketogenic therapy for mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Learn how metabolic psychiatry is reshaping…
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In this Metabolic Mind episode, Dr. Bret Scher analyzes the latest dietary guidelines and the science behind saturated fat. He reviews observational studies, randomized trials, and keto research to explain…
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New research highlighted by Metabolic Mind suggests that ketogenic therapy may be a promising adjunctive treatment for depression. In this episode, Dr. Bret Scher reviews a remote 14-week pilot study,…
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In this Metabolic Mind mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher answers common keto questions about high LDL cholesterol, statins, liver and kidney safety, nuts on a ketogenic diet, supplements, and whether…
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In this Metabolic Mind mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher answers common questions about cholesterol on keto, saturated fat, CRP inflammation, gluconeogenesis, and affordable ways to track ketosis. Learn how to…
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Does caffeine affect ketosis? Is carnivore really too high in protein? And what should you do if your medications are making it harder to reach therapeutic ketone levels? In this…
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On this Metabolic Mind Podcast episode, Dr. Natalie Rasgon explains how long-term research found that people with markers of metabolic dysfunction were more than twice as likely to develop major…
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In this powerful Metabolic Mind episode, host Dr. Bret Scher shares five deep, personal interviews with people who battled severe anorexia nervosa—some nearly dying, others cycling through conventional treatment for…
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A newly published randomized controlled trial explored whether ketogenic therapy could improve outcomes for people with psychosis spectrum disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder with psychosis. In this…
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