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
26 snips
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.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Ketogenic Diet: A Metabolic State
- A ketogenic diet isn't a specific menu, but rather a metabolic state.
- It signifies the body's ability to use both glucose and ketones for fuel.
Metabolic Flexibility in Practice
- Willie, a Honduran orphan, demonstrates a healthy metabolic flexibility, switching between glucose and ketone burning.
- His limited, unprocessed diet and consistent eating window contribute to this.
Metabolic Decline and the American Diet
- David, an American boy, shows a declining metabolic flexibility as he ages, primarily due to an increasingly processed diet.
- This highlights the detrimental impact of the standard American diet on metabolic health.