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Metabolic Mind
Metabolic Mind is working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. Metabolic interventions like ketogenic therapy are being used to treat serious mental illnesses like Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depressive Disorder. We explore topics that can help you understand how Metabolic Psychiatry might help you or a loved one treat mental disorders Watch our videos at https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind…
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Could Stress Be The Hidden Driver of Mental Illness?
New research links chronic stress, brain energy, and psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder. Stress doesn’t just impact your…
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New Alzheimer’s Trial Reveals Surprising Insight on Brain Health
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind popular GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, recently announced that its phase 3, two-year trial…
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The Data Is In: Reversing Metabolic Disease Is Possible
What if your diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or fatty liver wasn’t a permanent sentence, but a condition that could improve or even reverse…
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Metabolic Mailbag: Ketone Plateaus, Sleep Issues, Fat Intake, and More
Ever wonder why your ketone levels dip after a few months on a ketogenic diet? Or how exogenous ketones compare to ketones produced naturally? In this…
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Why Setbacks Can Happen with Ketogenic Therapy for Mental Illness — and How to Respond
What does it really look like to heal a serious mental illness with ketogenic therapy? At Metabolic Mind, we often highlight powerful stories of individuals…
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A UC Davis Scientist on Why Meat Isn’t the Climate Villain
Is the diet being promoted to “save the planet” actually based on environmental data? In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, air quality…
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Why People with Mental Illness Die Younger—and What We Can Do About It
People living with serious mental health conditions face a dramatically higher risk of premature death, not only from psychiatric symptoms, but from the…
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Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Treat Cancer?
In this episode of the Metabolic Mind podcast, Dr. Bret Scher speaks with L.J. Amaral, a registered dietitian, certified in nutrition oncology, and PhD student…
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Go Slowly: A Beginners Guide to Psychiatric Drug Tapering (Part 2)
Thinking about reducing or stopping psychiatric medication? It may not be the right approach for everyone, but for someone considering it, there's much to keep…
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Exposing the Truth Behind EAT-Lancet’s Diet Report & MisInfluencer Campaign
The EAT-Lancet Commission recently released their updated "Planetary Health Diet" and preemptively labeled a number of health experts who pushed back as…
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Taper Down Slowly: A Beginners Guide to Psychiatric Drug Tapering (Part 1)
Psychiatric medications have become a standard of care for many mental illnesses. For some, these medications can be life-changing. For others, they may offer…
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When low-carb isn’t enough: A Doctor’s Journey with GLP-1s
Ketogenic therapy is a powerful tool for weight loss. But not everyone who cuts carbs is able to achieve their goal weight and metabolic health goals. Could…
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The Healing Depression Project: A New Path Beyond “Treatment Resistant” Depression
Depression that doesn’t improve, or gets labeled as treatment resistant, can leave people feeling without options and hopeless. But what if there was another…
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The Future of Mental Health Care: Training Doctors in Ketogenic Therapy
Ketogenic therapy for mental illness is gaining attention, with more and more patients looking to incorporate this strategy into their care plan. The problem…
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The 5 Lifestyle Habits That Make or Break College Mental Health
Dr. Ryan Patel, senior staff psychiatrist at The Ohio State University, shares a practical, evidence-based roadmap for helping young adults thrive during the…
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College Mental Health Crisis: How Students Can Combat Depression & Anxiety
Are there new treatment options for college students living with depression? Mental health challenges are rising at an alarming rate among young people—and…
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Keto for Depression: ~70% Improvement for College Students in New Study
A groundbreaking study from The Ohio State University shows that ketogenic therapy may dramatically reduce symptoms of major depression in college students. In…
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The Ultra-Processed Food Debate: Science, Bias, & Truth
Are ultra-processed foods really the villain, or is the story more complicated? In this lively, no-nonsense conversation, endocrinologist Dr. David Ludwig (of…
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Can Keto Put Schizophrenia in Remission? A Case That Shocks Experts
What happens when someone living in and out of homelessness, battling schizophrenia, and cycling through hospitals and medications discovers ketogenic therapy?…
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This Fat is Increasing Your Risk of Chronic Disease
Could tackling visceral fat be the key to finally reversing the chronic disease crisis? Unlike the fat you see on your waistline, visceral fat hides deep…
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The Truth About Treatment Resistant Depression: Part Three (Nutrition and Lifestyle)
Despite decades of therapy and pharmaceutical use, most patients with major depressive disorder fail to achieve full relief. In part three of our series…
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The Truth About Treatment-Resistant Depression: Part Two (TMS and Psychedelics)
Treatment-resistant depression can feel like the end of the road, but there are more options than most people realize. Beyond traditional antidepressants, a…
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What Doctors Really Think About the ‘Miracle’ Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have become household names, celebrated as breakthrough treatments for weight loss and obesity. But while…
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The Truth About Treatment Resistant Depression: Part One (Breaking the Myth)
What is treatment resistant depression and perhaps more importantly, what does it say about the ineffective care many receive? Treatment-resistant depression…
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6 Clear Signs You Might Have Food Addiction & What You Can Do
Is food addiction a mental illness? Should ultra-processed foods rich in sugar and refined carbohydrates be classified alongside alcohol, nicotine, and other…
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Q&A’s: Are Sweeteners Helpful or Harmful? Dairy? Ketone Levels, Longevity, and More
Ketogenic therapy for mental health is gaining traction, but what happens when it doesn’t seem to work or even makes things worse? In this episode, Dr. Georgia…
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Do We Have Kidney Health All Wrong?
Is high protein intake responsible for chronic kidney disease? Have you ever heard that ketogenic diets are harmful to your kidneys? These are just a few of…
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Q&A: Harvard Trained Psychiatrist Answers Your Mental Health and Diet Questions. Ep. 1
What’s the difference between a low-carb diet and a ketogenic diet, especially when it comes to mental health? In this premiere Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher…
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Will GLP-1 Drugs Replace Diets Forever?
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing how the medical system approaches obesity and metabolic disease. But are they a replacement for dietary…
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Free Help for Mental Illness? This Program is Making It Real
Ketogenic therapy for mental illness is changing lives. And now, it’s becoming more accessible than ever. Dr. Bret Scher chats with licensed mental health…
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The Truth About Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms
Does psychiatric medication withdrawal exist — or is it just a myth? For anyone who’s lived through it, the question alone can feel insulting. Psychiatric drug…
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Visceral Fat and the Chronic Health Epidemic
Visceral fat, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction are driving the chronic disease epidemic—and yet, they're still misunderstood. In this compelling…
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Are We Using GLP-1 Medications All Wrong? with Dr. Ben Bikman
What if We're Using GLP-1 Medications All Wrong? Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are transforming the landscape of medical weight loss, but could…
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New Study Using CGMs Reveals Surprising Truth About Your Blood Sugar
Did you know that your blood sugar spikes differ from everyone else's? Even with the same food! A new study in Nature Medicine supports what many have long…
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She Cured 5 Mental Illnesses in 12 Weeks
Can ketogenic therapy help treat multiple mental health disorders at once? In this video, we explore a dramatic case report where ketogenic therapy put bipolar…
Metabolic MindThis Molecule Might Be the Key to Beating Addiction
Can adenosine and a ketogenic diet help treat addiction? New research explores the powerful role of adenosine, dopamine, and metabolic health in addiction, and…
Metabolic MindThe Truth About Tapering Off Psychiatric Medications
Have you ever thought about stopping psychiatric medications? Maybe you have tried it. If so, you’re not alone. Many individual across the world have…
Metabolic MindWhat’s the connection between Depression, antipsychotics, and suicide risk?
Is it really treatment-resistant depression or are we using the wrong treatments? In this episode, Dr. Bret Scher is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede to…
Metabolic Mind14 Keto Myths Debunked
Are ketogenic diets dangerous? What about nutrient deficiencies, gout, gut health, keto rash, bone density loss, or kidney stones? In this video, registered…
Metabolic MindThe Truth About Nutrition Science: Is The Government Getting it Wrong?
Is nutrition research getting the support it needs to inform public health policy? Despite the rise in chronic diseases related to lifestyle factors like diet…
Metabolic Mind“Can Drinking Ketones Help Treat Mental Illness?” featuring Dr. Karin Huizer
Can exogenous ketones help treat mental illness? In this interview, psychiatry resident and researcher in the Netherlands Dr. Karin Huizer shares…
Metabolic MindWhat Happens When Kids Try Keto for Bipolar? featuring Elizabeth Errico
Youth mental illness is on the rise, and treatment options are often limited, especially for kids with bipolar disorder. This Mental Health Awareness Month…
Metabolic MindCan Ketogenic Therapy Put OCD Into Remission?
Can ketogenic therapy help reduce or even resolve symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Dr. Chris Palmer and research assistant Aaron MacDonald join…
Metabolic MindMental Health Meets Heart Health in New Mayo Clinic Initiative
Can ketogenic therapy improve both cardiovascular and mental health? A new study at Mayo Clinic is exploring that question—and during Mental Health Awareness…
Metabolic MindNew Research Pinpoints Midlife Brain Decline & How to Slow It
Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive decline should not be inevitable parts of aging. In this interview, Dr. Lily Mujica-Parodi and Dr. Kirk Nylen join…
Metabolic MindHow Mitochondria Shape Your Mind, Mood, & Mental Health with Dr. Martin Picard
Mitochondria do more than power our cells: they shape how we think, feel, and experience the world. In this interview, Dr. Martin Picard breaks down his new…
Metabolic MindCan Creatine Help with Depression? Exploring the Science with Dr. Nick Fabiano
Creatine isn’t just for gym gains, it supports your brain too! Creatine is best known for boosting physical performance, but research has also identified its…
Metabolic MindCan Keto Help Pediatric Bipolar? Groundbreaking Trial Begins
The first-ever clinical trial of ketogenic therapy for pediatric bipolar disorder is now enrolling. In March, we announced two new initiatives funded by the…
Metabolic MindCan Ketogenic Therapy Help Autism and Mental Health? | Dr. Eline Dekeyster on Mechanisms & Hope
Could ketogenic therapy change the future of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment? The CDC estimates that 1 in 36 children are affected by ASD but due to…
Metabolic MindHow This Doctor Put Over 150 Patients into Diabetes Remission
Can type 2 diabetes be reversed, eliminating the need for medications with completely normal blood sugar levels? For decades, type 2 diabetes has been…
Metabolic MindThe Truth About Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr. Gordon Guyatt
Not all medical research is created equal, so how do we know which studies to trust? The phrase evidence-based medicine (EBM) is often misunderstood and…
Metabolic MindExciting New Research on Keto for Pediatric Mental Health
Can the ketogenic diet help kids with bipolar disorder? We are excited to announce new research is finally exploring this question. The ketogenic diet was…
Metabolic MindHow I Overcame "Treatment-Resistant" Mental Illness: Laura Delano’s Journey
Can you safely taper off psychiatric medications? And what are the potential harms of long-term psychiatric care? Laura Delano spent years as a professional…
Metabolic MindExploring the Link Between Genetics and Brain Metabolism in Psychiatry with Dr. Harry Pantazopoulos
Brain Energy and metabolism appear to play critical roles in the development and treatment of psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, and…
Metabolic MindPersonalized Psychiatry: Using Blood Tests to Find the Right Mental Health Treatment
Is psychiatry stuck in the 19th century? For decades, psychiatry has relied on trial and error but is there a better way to provide precise, personalized, and…
Metabolic MindReversing Schizoaffective Disorder with Ketogenic Therapy: A Case Series
Is it possible for ketogenic therapy to significantly reduce schizoaffective symptoms in 2 weeks? What about putting symptoms into complete remission in 6…
Metabolic MindNew Treatment For Bipolar: A New Ketogenic Therapy Study with Dr. Iain Campbell
Dr. Iain Campbell, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, discusses his groundbreaking pilot study on ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder with Dr…
Metabolic MindHow Ketones Support the Aging Brain & Psychiatric Meds disrupt brain energy - Dr. Stephen Cunnane
Do psychiatric medications alter brain energy and metabolic health? Dr. Stephen Cunnane, a professor and researcher at the University of Sherbrooke, has been…
Metabolic MindHow to Decode Nutrition Studies: Make Sense of Research Strength and Quality with Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota
How can we make sense of conflicting studies? One paper suggests a ketogenic diet reduces all-cause mortality, while another claims it raises blood pressure…
Metabolic MindIs a Ketogenic Diet Effective For Adolescent Mental Health?
Pediatric and adolescent mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, are reaching alarming levels and affecting millions worldwide…