Dr Bret Scher - Cardiologist and Podcast Host

Published by: Diet Doctor - 10 Nov 2022

Since 2019, Dr. Bret Scher has recorded short DD News videos to explore and explain developments in nutrition research and put them in context. After 282 episodes, the series will come to a pause. Watch this video to find out more.

Key Highlights

Unpacking the myths and truths about saturated fats and their impact on health.

The Flexibility of Ketogenic Diets: The keto diet involves achieving a state of ketosis. There are various dietary patterns that can shift the body's fuel source from glucose to ketones, and it is not necessary to consume saturated fat if one prefers not to.

Saturated Fat Health Implications in Ketosis: Saturated fat in a high-carb diet, often found in processed foods like pizza and desserts, can lead to poor health outcomes. However, in a whole foods, low-carb ketogenic diet, saturated fat is consumed with nutrient-dense foods, and the body burns the fat as fuel, leading to improved metabolic health. There is no quality evidence proving that eating saturated fat on a keto diet would be harmful.

Evidence-Based Analysis: A review of various studies and meta-analyses exploring the link between saturated fat intake and heart disease risk, with insights into the quality and limitations of the evidence.

Research Insights: Most studies linking saturated fat to heart disease involve high-carb diets. In contrast, research on ketogenic diets shows significant metabolic improvements and reduced cardiac risk, highlighting the importance of dietary context.

Are you following a ketogenic diet or using ketogenic therapy to manage depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other brain-based disorders? If so, you've probably heard conflicting advice about protein intake—how much is too much? In this video, Dr. Bret Scher explains how to determine the right amount of protein for your unique needs. Whether you're concerned about maintaining ketosis or just want to optimize your health, this video breaks down the science in an easy-to-understand way.

Bret Scher (8 minutes)

Published by: Metabolic Mind - 27 Aug 2024

Are you using a ketogenic diet for therapy and need to know the ideal ketone levels for success? In this video, we explain how to measure ketone levels to optimize your ketogenic diet for managing psychiatric disorders, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and other metabolic conditions.

One of the unique benefits of a ketogenic diet is the ability to precisely track your body's response. But what should your target ketone level be? We tackle the most common questions and provide insights on how to set and achieve your optimal ketone level for the best therapeutic outcomes.

Whether you're new to ketogenic therapy or looking to fine-tune your approach, this video offers valuable guidance to help you make the most of your ketogenic journey.