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Q&A: Keto Sleep Issues, Carnitine Levels, Brain Insulin Resistance & More
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Can ketosis trigger insomnia or even mania? Do you need supplements like L-carnitine to support ketone production? Is whey protein helping or hurting your metabolic health? And how do you maintain or gain weight on a ketogenic diet without losing ketosis?
Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede and cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher tackle your biggest questions in this Metabolic Mailbag episode, breaking down the science behind ketogenic metabolic therapy, including:
- Why some people struggle transitioning into ketosis
- The role of electrolytes, protein, and meal timing
- Brain insulin resistance and mental health
- Carnitine deficiency and ketone production
- Weight loss vs. weight maintenance on a ketogenic diet
- Protein powders, dairy, and whole-food nutrition
- Practical ketogenic diet strategies for everyday life
This episode also explores an important theme in metabolic psychiatry: why metabolic health markers often tell us more than standard blood sugar testing alone, and how ketogenic interventions may support brain function even in people without obvious metabolic disease.
Whether you're exploring ketogenic therapy for mental health, improving metabolic health, or simply trying to make keto sustainable long term, this episode is packed with practical insights and nuanced discussion.
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Expert Featured:
Dr. Bret Scher
Dr. Georgia Ede
- https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd/
- https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd/
- https://www.instagram.com/georgiaedemd/?hl=en
Experts Mentioned:
Dr. Guido Frank
- https://www.instagram.com/ucsdfranklab/
- linkedin.com/in/guido-k-w-frank-b7b42172
- https://profiles.ucsd.edu/guido.frank
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