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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 Our

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00:25:29

Can Creatine Help with Depression? Exploring the...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/04/28

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 ability to improve areas of cognitive function like memory and mood.Research suggests that when creatine is used alongside first-line treatments, like antidepressants and CBT, it may enhance therapeutic outcomes, leading to faster and more robust improvements in symptoms.In this interview, Dr. Nick Fabiano, a psychiatry resident and researcher

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00:30:18

Can Keto Help Pediatric Bipolar? Groundbreaking Trial...

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2025/04/25

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 Baszucki Group aiming to explore ketogenic metabolic therapy in pediatric bipolar patients.The first major initiative—now actively enrolling participants—is a multi-site clinical trial conducted by four institutions within the Baszucki Group-funded Child and Adolescent Bipolar Network (CABIN): the UCLA Semel Institute, University of Cincinnati

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00:38:39

Can Ketogenic Therapy Help Autism and Mental Health?...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/04/21

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 the wide variety of signs and symptoms associated, it’s likely that this doesn’t account for everyone impacted. And treatment options are scarce and vary in effectiveness.In this video, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dr. Eline Dekeyster, Assistant Professor at Leiden University and Head of the Lifestyle Brain Interaction research group, to

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00:21:00

Study Shocks Cardiologists: LDL Didn’t Predict Plaque

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2025/04/15

What if everything we thought we knew about cholesterol and heart disease risk… doesn’t apply to everyone?In this episode, world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Matthew Budoff unpacks the results of a landmark one-year study tracking 100 lean, metabolically healthy individuals on a ketogenic diet with extremely elevated LDL levels.Dr. Budoff is the Program Director, Director of Cardiac CT, and the endowed chair of preventive cardiology at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA

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00:34:08

Keto-CTA Study Confusion: Addressing the...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/04/15

There’s been a lot of buzz—and confusion—about the new Keto-CTA study, examining plaque progression in Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs).Much of the social media debate has centered on whether high LDL on keto is safe or dangerous, driven largely by how to interpret the supplemental table comparing this study to others on LDL and plaque progression.In this episode of the Metabolic Mind Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Budoff, a world-renowned cardiologist, cardiac CT researcher, and the

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00:46:45

Sky High LDL and No Heart Disease? Results from Dave...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/04/07

Is LDL cholesterol the best way to measure and predict heart disease?New research suggests no!Dave Feldman is an engineer turned citizen scientist who has devoted his life to understanding a phenomenon that some individuals around the world are experiencing: a robust increase in LDL cholesterol while on a ketogenic diet.Dave’s past research has identified a unique phenotype dubbed Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs). LMHRs respond to ketogenic therapy with a metabolic profile that includes elevated

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00:40:13

How This Doctor Put Over 150 Patients into Diabetes...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/04/07

Can type 2 diabetes be reversed, eliminating the need for medications with completely normal blood sugar levels?For decades, type 2 diabetes has been considered a chronic, progressive conditions and the standard approach has been to just manage it to slow it down. But what if remission was possible?Dr. David Unwin, a UK-based NHS physician, has demonstrated how low-carb and ketogenic interventions can lead to drug-free diabetes remission. His work has transformed patient outcomes and challenged

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00:46:00

The Truth About Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr....

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/03/31

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 misused. What does it truly mean to rely on evidence in clinical decision-making?Dr. Gordon Guyatt, the father of the term evidence-based medicine, explains how to assess scientific studies, understand the strength of different types of evidence, and apply findings to clinical decisions.Want to make better-informed health decisions? This interview

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00:18:24

Exciting New Research on Keto for Pediatric Mental...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/03/24

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 first discovered over 100 years ago for children with epilepsy. Could ketogenic therapy also improve mental health outcomes for youth with serious conditions like bipolar disorder? Dr. Kirk Nylen joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss two groundbreaking studies underway that are tackling this question head-on.In this episode, they dive into:🔬 The Child

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00:54:41

How I Overcame "Treatment-Resistant" Mental Illness:...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/03/17

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 patient, navigating psychiatric diagnoses, multiple medications, and a life defined by treatment.In this interview, Laura discusses her 13-year experience as a psychiatric patient, the impact of long-term medication use, and how she took control of her health to successfully taper off multiple psychiatric drugs.Now, as the founder of Inner

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00:28:01

Exploring the Link Between Genetics and Brain...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/03/17

Brain Energy and metabolism appear to play critical roles in the development and treatment of psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. And emerging research suggests that our gene expression influences how our brain uses energy, thus linking the fields of genetics and metabolism.In this episode, Dr. Harry Pantazopoulos, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, joins Dr. Bret Scher to

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00:51:05

Personalized Psychiatry: Using Blood Tests to Find...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/03/10

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 preventative treatment?Dr. Alexander Niculescu, professor of psychiatry at the University of Arizona and CEO of MindX Sciences, is at the cutting edge of transforming psychiatry into an objective, data-driven field. With blood tests evaluating specific biomarkers, doctors may now be able to measure mental health, better understand symptoms,

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00:33:14

Reversing Schizoaffective Disorder with Ketogenic...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/03/03

Is it possible for ketogenic therapy to significantly reduce schizoaffective symptoms in 2 weeks? What about putting symptoms into complete remission in 6 weeks?Licensed Mental Health Counselor Nicole Laurent joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss her newly published case series showcasing the dramatic improvements in individuals with schizoaffective disorder using ketogenic metabolic therapy.In this interview, Nicole shares:The life-changing stories from the patients and their familiesHow she collaborated

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00:31:07

New Treatment For Bipolar: A New Ketogenic Therapy...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/02/28

Dr. Iain Campbell, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, discusses his groundbreaking pilot study on ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder with Dr. Bret Scher. Having personally experienced the benefits of ketosis for his own bipolar type II depression, Dr. Campbell delves into the link between metabolic health and mental well-being.Dr. Campbell shares how his recent study reveals a correlation between higher ketone levels and improvements in mood, energy, impulsivity, and anxiety in

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00:34:28

How Ketones Support the Aging Brain & Psychiatric...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/02/24

Do psychiatric medications alter brain energy and metabolic health?Dr. Stephen Cunnane, a professor and researcher at the University of Sherbrooke, has been at the forefront of studying glucose and ketone metabolism in the aging brain, pioneering advanced imaging techniques to measure how the brain utilizes these critical energy sources with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.While glucose PET imaging has long been used to study brain energy metabolism, Dr. Cunnane’s team

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00:34:43

How to Decode Nutrition Studies: Make Sense of...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/02/17

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. Are large-scale survey tools like NHANES—the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey—really the best way to answer these complex questions?In this insightful interview, Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, an internal medicine clinician, educator, and data enthusiast, explains how to critically evaluate research findings. He highlights the strengths

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00:16:51

Is a Ketogenic Diet Effective For Adolescent Mental...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/02/10

Pediatric and adolescent mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, are reaching alarming levels and affecting millions worldwide. While the causes are still being explored, one potential contributing factor is the rising metabolic health epidemic, fueled by a harmful food environment.With current treatment options often coming with challenging side effects and failing to provide lasting relief, many families are turning to innovative, evidence-based solutions to support

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00:27:13

Keto for Women: Insights on Hormones, PCOS,...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/02/03

How Is a ketogenic diet different for women, and what impact does a ketogenic diet have on women’s hormones? The ketogenic diet sparks a lot of questions when it comes to women’s health—and for good reason. Social media and the internet are flooded with conflicting information. Fortunately, Dr. Madison Kackley, a research scientist at Ohio State University, brings evidence-based insights in this episode. As the leader of the SHE IS Laboratory, Dr. Kackley and her team are uncovering the unique ways

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00:59:50

Why Mental Health Care Is Failing & What We Can Do...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/01/27

Mental health care is at a critical crossroads. Millions of people are searching for effective treatments, yet conventional options often fall short, leaving many without significant or lasting relief. Compounding this issue is the lack of funding directed toward exploring novel, root-cause therapies. The urgency for change is clear.Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist and the author of Brain Energy, has been instrumental in raising awareness about the metabolic nature of mental illness. His

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00:39:02

Revolutionizing Assisted Living: Hal Cranmer's...

Metabolic Mind ·

2025/01/20

What comes to mind when you think of assisted living? Likely not vibrant residents, nutritious meals, and improved physical and mental health—but Hal Cranmer is working to change that narrative.In this inspiring interview, Hal shares how his innovative approach to senior care integrates ketogenic and carnivore nutrition to boost activity, memory, and overall well-being in his facilities. Dive into the secrets of Hal’s success and learn how he’s transforming the lives of seniors by prioritizing

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