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Bret Scher, MD

@bschermd

Director of Metabolic Mind. Connecting metabolic health and mental health. Also, Low Carb Cardiologist, promoting cardiovascular and metabolic health.

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Do you know how much protein you should eat? 🤔 If you're on a medical keto diet, you might have heard that it's crucial not to consume too much protein because it can kick you out of ketosis. But what does that really mean? Check out our latest video from Bret Scher, MD to learn

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🗣️ Let’s clear this up: A ketogenic diet does NOT cause insulin resistance! In fact, research and clinical experience demonstrate that low carbohydrate/ketogenic nutrition is one of the most effective ways to reverse insulin resistance and improve metabolic health. So why do

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"Exploring the link between metabolism and mental health is leading to breakthroughs in treatment-resistant conditions. A ketogenic diet is showing promise as a powerful therapeutic tool.” Nicole Laurent, LMHC at @LowCarbUSA

"Exploring the link between metabolism and mental health is leading to breakthroughs in treatment-resistant conditions. A ketogenic diet is showing promise as a powerful therapeutic tool.” <a href="/KetoCounselor/">Nicole Laurent, LMHC</a> at @LowCarbUSA
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"The field of psychiatry is taking a quantum leap forward with metabolic psychiatry. A ketogenic diet isn't just about weight loss—it's about fundamentally changing the brain's operating system. Exciting times ahead!" Georgia Ede MD at @LowCarbUSA

"The field of psychiatry is taking a quantum leap forward with metabolic psychiatry. A ketogenic diet isn't just about weight loss—it's about fundamentally changing the brain's operating system. Exciting times ahead!" <a href="/GeorgiaEdeMD/">Georgia Ede MD</a> at @LowCarbUSA
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Keto has a reputation for leading to increased cardiac risk. But is this reputation justified? In fact, ketogenic diets don’t inherently increase cardiac risk. This misunderstanding is a major reason why many health care providers hesitate to recommend #ketogenictherapy. Our

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Don’t miss this case study from Nicole Laurent Nicole Laurent, LMHC about ketogenic metabolic therapy to treat depressive symptoms. A bipolar II patient faced persistent lifelong #depression despite trying medication, psychotherapy, a Mediterranean diet, and ketamine. The

Don’t miss this case study from Nicole Laurent <a href="/KetoCounselor/">Nicole Laurent, LMHC</a> about ketogenic metabolic therapy to treat depressive symptoms. 

A bipolar II patient faced persistent lifelong #depression despite trying medication, psychotherapy, a Mediterranean diet, and ketamine. The
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Amazing to see Hannah Warren Hannah Warren's journey with #ketogenictherapy, transitioning from battling bipolar disorder to achieving remission. It’s empowering to see individuals regain control over their health! 💪 💪 💪 bit.ly/3RJuEOW

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If you're using a ketogenic diet for therapy—whether it's for managing psychiatric disorders, type 2 diabetes, PCOS, dementia, or other metabolic conditions—you might be wondering: "What should my ketone levels be?" One of the biggest benefits of a #keto diet is the ability to

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Wondering if a keto diet could harm your kidneys? Let's set the record straight! There’s no quality data suggesting a well-formulated ketogenic diet is harmful to your kidneys. In fact, studies show it may even support #kidneyhealth! Explore the latest research and uncover why

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“I’m not depressed anymore.” This powerful quote comes from a participant in a newly published case series on ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) for #depression and #anxiety by Lori Calabrese MD. Though the series includes just three participants, the results are notable: all

“I’m not depressed anymore.”

This powerful quote comes from a participant in a newly published case series on ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) for #depression and #anxiety by <a href="/loricalabresemd/">Lori Calabrese MD</a>. 

Though the series includes just three participants, the results are notable: all
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If you're on a ketogenic diet or guiding patients through #ketogenictherapy for conditions like type 2 diabetes, seizures, or bipolar disorder, knowing when to test ketones is crucial. But the right timing varies based on specific health goals—there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

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đź’ˇ Is high LDL always a cause for concern? In our latest interview, Dave Feldman and Nick Norwitz dive into the findings from their new JACC Journals publication, which explores a crucial question for those on ketogenic diets: What happens when LDL cholesterol rises, even if

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Are you following a ketogenic diet and wondering if #carbcycling could benefit your health? 🤔 Discover how to approach carb cycling, its potential advantages, and when it’s the right time to give it a try. Check out the full video on YouTube to get all the insights from

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Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay, we recognize the nearly 60 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As research on Alzheimer's and dementia progresses, we now understand the critical role metabolic health plays in Alzheimer’s

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Not everyone wants to adjust psychiatric medications, but we get a lot of questions at Metabolic Mind about how to safely taper, so we are going to be adding content to address this critical question in psychiatric care. 🔍 In this powerful conversation with Dr. Bret Scher, Dr.

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Expert psychiatrist Dr. Carlo Longhitano has seen phenomenal patient responses to ketogenic therapy. In our interview, he explains how ketogenic metabolic therapy goes beyond the standard 'doctor's orders,' empowering people with serious mental illness to take back control of

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Thanks to Metabolic Mind, two new (and free!) CME courses in metabolic #psychiatry are now available and accredited for physicians, nurses, and psychologists. The information in these lectures gives mental health practitioners the scientific foundation they need to begin