What Is the Difference between a Keto Diet and Ketogenic Therapy? - With Dr. Bret Scher [BxeNkF0rlSG]

What Is the Difference between a Keto Diet and Ketogenic Therapy? - With Dr. Bret Scher [BxeNkF0rlSG]

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Ketogenic therapy or medical ketosis is not the same thing as a keto diet. Ketogenic therapy is the purposeful use of the physiologic state of ketosis to treat a specific medical condition, such as a serious mental illness like bipolar disorder, under the guidance of a healthcare professional. It is possible to get into ketosis following any type of diet (aka vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, omnivore, Mediterranean, etc.) if it is designed to adequately restrict carbs. When the body switches into the state of ketosis, instead of burning glucose (from carbs) it uses ketones (from fat) as the primary fuel source. In order to properly implement ketogenic therapy, it is necessary to monitor ketone levels. To treat a medical condition, patients should work with a provider who will guide them in setting target ketone levels specific to their needs. Ketogenic therapy is more comprehensive than just a diet: It is a serious medical intervention that requires clinical oversight to administer labs, monitor blood work, and assess the many factors that impact metabolic health. Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at You can download our recommended lab work-up and access other resources here: About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:12 What is a keto diet? 2:27 Why keto may not have worked for your health condition 3:18 What working with a clinician for ketogenic therapy looks like 4:41 The difference between a keto diet and ketogenic therapy 5:38 Conclusion #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #Depression #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis #MentalIllness #AlternativeTreatment #KetoDiet #DepressionTreatment #MedicationSideEffects #MedicalKeto #KetogenicTherapy