LEVELS – A Whole New Level

#236 - How keto improves brain health and weight loss and combats chronic disease and disorders such as ADHD | Dr. Annette Bosworth & Dr. Casey Means

Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Annette Bosworth and Dr. Casey Means discuss the benefits of the keto diet for brain health and weight loss. They explore topics such as the value of ketones as fuel, adapting to ketosis, cognitive impairment, behavior change, metabolic dysfunction, getting kids to eat healthfully, and the food industry's profit-driven motives. The podcast also touches on the use of continuous glucose monitors and ketone monitors, the role of exogenous ketones, and the transformative power of the ketogenic diet for individuals with Down Syndrome.

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Annette Bosworth

Casey Means

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The ketogenic diet and ketone production have numerous benefits for brain health, including improved cognitive function and protection against neurodegenerative diseases.

Ketones can be used as an alternative fuel source for brain cells and have shown promise in the treatment of various mental health conditions.

Research suggests that a ketogenic diet and the production of ketones may have potential in preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, promoting brain resilience, and protecting against age-related cognitive decline.

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Ketones as Fuel for the Brain

Ketones are an alternative fuel source for the brain that can be used in addition to glucose. They can cross the blood-brain barrier and provide energy to brain cells. Ketones are produced when the body is in a state of ketosis, which can be achieved through a ketogenic diet. This diet involves consuming a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that prompts the body to burn fat for fuel instead of glucose. Ketones have been shown to have several beneficial effects on brain health, including improved cognitive function, protection against neurodegenerative diseases, and enhanced brain resilience. Research has also demonstrated that ketones can help reverse mild cognitive impairment, improve seizures in epileptic patients, and support overall brain optimization.

Measuring Carbohydrate Intake for a Healthy Metabolism

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Support groups & communities create outsized returns. Every time

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The Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Brain Function

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The Importance of Tracking Glucose Levels Over Time

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Introduction

3min

Nutritional Ketosis and Blood Sugar Analysis

17min

The Benefits of Tracking Glucose and Optimizing Metabolic Health

5min

Using Exogenous Ketones to Support Ketosis and Stay on Track

5min

The Relationship Between Carbohydrate Intake and Glucose Levels

27min

The Power of Support Groups in Addiction Recovery and Behavior Change

4min

The Transformative Power of the Ketogenic Diet for Individuals with Down Syndrome

31min

The ketogenic diet fuels the brain and makes the body more metabolically flexible. The keto diet drives ketone production, which serves as fuel for energy as well as an antioxidant to combat oxidative stress. Switching from burning glucose to burning ketones has numerous benefits, including for cognitive decline and ADHD. Dr. Annette Bosworth and Dr. Casey Means discuss the intricacies of the keto diet, why it boosts brain health, how to make behavioral changes, and how to encourage kids to eat keto for improved health and well-being.

🎙 What Annette Bosworth, MD, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:

(14:31) — What we put into our body matters

(16:37) — The value of ketones as fuel

(28:32) — Dr. Annette Bosworth explains her ‘Dr. Boz’ ratio

(34:47) — Your body will adapt to ketosis

(44:49) — Dr. Bosworth shares info from a study on cognitive impairment

(50:41) — Dr. Bosworth shares her experience with getting patients on a ketogenic diet

(53:07) — Dr. Bosworth shares her wisdom about behavior change

(1:13:31) — Dr. Casey Means describes her experience with metabolic dysfunction

(1:18:05) — Dr. Bosworth shares her techniques for getting her kids to eat healthfully

(1:21:00) — In general, the food industry’s aim is for profit

Transcripts & Show notes

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

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LEVELS – A Whole New Level

#236 - How keto improves brain health and weight loss and combats chronic disease and disorders such as ADHD | Dr. Annette Bosworth & Dr. Casey Means

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Ketones as Fuel for the Brain

The Impact of Ketones on Mental Health

Preventing and Reversing Neurodegenerative Diseases

The Importance of Data and Monitoring

The power of a ketogenic diet in improving brain function in patients with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's

The role of matriarchs in creating a healthy food environment for their families

Measuring Carbohydrate Intake for a Healthy Metabolism

Support groups & communities create outsized returns. Every time

The Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Brain Function

The Importance of Tracking Glucose Levels Over Time

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts