How Is a ketogenic diet different for women, and what impact does a ketogenic diet have on women’s hormones? The ketogenic diet sparks a lot of questions when it comes to women’s health—and for good reason. Social media and the internet are flooded with conflicting information. Fortunately, Dr. Madison Kackley, a research scientist at Ohio State University, brings evidence-based insights in this episode. As the leader of the SHE IS Laboratory, Dr. Kackley and her team are uncovering the unique ways ketogenic interventions can impact women’s health, considering crucial factors like hormonal fluctuations, menstrual cycles, and key life stages such as postpartum and perimenopause.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Insights from the SHE IS Lab on ketogenic therapies for PCOS, postpartum depression, perimenopause, and more.
• How ketogenic therapies are helping restore menstrual cycles and improve hormonal health.
• The importance of personalized approaches and cycle tracking in women's health research.
• When ketone supplements may be beneficial for women’s health.
• How to adjust exercise and nutrition for different stages of the menstrual cycle.

Join us as Dr. Kackley shares her passion for addressing the gaps in women-specific health studies and the promising future of metabolic-based interventions for women’s health.

Expert Featured:

Dr. Madison Kackley

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CMEs Mentioned:

Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope

https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616

Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness

https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615

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