Metabolic Mind

Dr. Georgia Ede on ADHD, Brain Metabolism, and Ketogenic Therapy

ADHD is often described as a problem with attention or hyperactivity, but psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede argues that the condition is much more complex, involving executive

Q&A: Carnivore Protein Levels, Key Nutrients, and Keto After Menopause

Does perimenopause make ketosis harder? Can a carnivore diet provide too much protein? And which nutrient deficiencies matter most for mental health? In this episode of

BITESIZE: What “Healthy” Food Labels May Be Hiding

Some “healthy” foods may be working against your metabolic health. In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher examines how products such as agave nectar, commerci

Dr. Bill Schindler on Ancestral Diets and Modern Nutrition

How did humans go from being deeply connected to our food to barely knowing where it comes from or how it was made? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher spe

BITESIZE: Ketogenic Diet Dangerous? Breaking Down the New Study

A new study claims ketogenic diets cause liver damage and early death. Here’s what you need to know. A 2025 mouse study recently made headlines, warning that ketogenic d

Q&A: Food Noise, Aging on Low-Carb, Carnivore Microbiome & Keto Snacks

Can ketosis change symptoms of bulimia? Is low-carb eating safe in your 80s? And what really happens to digestion on a carnivore diet? In this episode of Metabolic Mailb

Dementia Prevention Through a Metabolic Lens

Alzheimer’s disease is usually discussed in terms of plaques, tangles, and genetics. Dr. Stephen Cunnane has spent years studying another piece of the puzzle: what happen

BITESIZE: Dr. Georgia Ede’s Guide to Better Mental Health in College

College can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also put enormous pressure on a brain that's still developing. Psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede spent

BITESIZE: Keto Outperformed Mediterranean and Low-Fat Diets in New RCT for Fatty Liver and Prediabetes

Does reducing carbohydrates improve metabolic health beyond what can be explained by weight loss alone? Dr. Bret Scher breaks down a new randomized controlled trial publ

Cynthia Thurlow: Nutrition, Fasting, and Exercise for Perimenopause

For many women, the wellness strategies that carried them through their 20s and 30s can start to backfire in perimenopause. Changes in hormones, muscle mass, insulin sens

How to Build a Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health

Hannah Warren spent years living with severe bipolar I disorder before discovering metabolic therapies in 2021. Today, Hannah has been in remission for more than five yea

How Experiential Training Builds Clinician Confidence in Ketogenic Therapy

How can clinicians become more comfortable using ketogenic therapy in mental health care? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with Dr. Deanna Kelly a

LDL, ApoB & More: What Really Shapes Heart Disease Risk?

How should we think about LDL and ApoB, and how much metabolic health changes the cardiovascular risk picture? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks w

BITESIZE: Is RFK Right About Saturated Fat? Here's the Truth

Is saturated fat really the villain it’s been made out to be? Or has decades of poor research and dietary policy misled us? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher dives into the

BITESIZE: Two LDL Trials. Two Different Results.

Should LDL be treated? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher explains why the better question is who may benefit from LDL lowering, how aggressively it should

Vegan Keto and Bipolar Disorder: Dyane Harwood’s Story

Is it possible to follow a diet that’s both vegan and keto? And can a diet like that be used as part of a care plan for bipolar disorder? In this episode of Metabolic Min

Q&A: Why Protein Shakes Leave You Hungry, Fasting, Basal Metabolic Rate & More

Can therapeutic ketosis be considered for type 1 diabetes and bipolar disorder? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica Gerard answer viewer

BITESIZE: Cholesterol Results Explained: Beyond the LDL Number

A red flag next to your LDL number can feel alarming, but LDL is only one part of a much larger cardiovascular risk picture. In this episode of Metabolic Mind, cardiologi

Carnivore vs. Vegan Keto: Can Both Work?

Can carnivore and vegan diets both be used as ketogenic therapies? In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with registered dietitian Denise Potter about

Dr. Peter Ballerstedt on Animal Foods & Malnutrition

Animal-sourced foods are often framed as a problem for human health and environmental sustainability. In this episode of Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with forage