LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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.

Dr. Sara Gottfried, pioneer in health, research, and education, discusses topics from her new book. They cover the importance of metabolic health, tracking glucose levels, the impact of a ketogenic diet on women, hormones in women's metabolic health, democratizing access to metabolic health data, the predictive ability of glucose levels for type two diabetes risk, and collaboration and empowerment.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss the importance of strength-training and protein intake for muscle mass and metabolic health, highlighting why gaining muscle is more important than losing fat. They also address the benefits of focusing on metabolic health during menopause and the significance of tracking glucose levels for weight management and disease prevention.

Dr. Robert Lustig and Ben Grynol discuss the impact of Big Food and Big Sugar industries on our metabolic health. They delve into topics such as the manipulation tactics used by these industries, the dangers of sugar, and the need for behavior and policy change.

Shawn Stevenson, author of the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, discusses his journey from limited access to whole foods to transforming his eating habits. Dr. Casey Means explores the impact of environment and culture on food choices. They discuss the effects of ultra-processed foods, controlling controllables, and the power of dominant questions. They also emphasize the importance of family meals and shifting focus towards personal and community change.

Experts Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Molly Maloof discuss the importance of adaptation in relation to metabolic health, stress, and trauma. They delve into topics such as the root causes of disease, global human disconnection, love and oxytocin, addiction, and increasing physical and emotional adaptation.

Beth Zupec-Kania, Denise Potter & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the benefits of the ketogenic diet as a medical therapy for various conditions, customizing keto for dietary preferences, easing into the change with a pre-keto diet, and reducing or eliminating medications under supervision. They explore nutrient intake improvement, customization of the diet, the impact on brain functioning, and the uniqueness of the ketogenic diet. They also share experiences with fermented dairy, personal diets, ketone supplements, and discuss integrating the diet with medications for conditions such as bipolar disorder and epilepsy.

Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Richard Johnson discuss the survival switch that drives our body to store fat, the impact of sugar on metabolic syndrome, fructose's depletion of energy, the protective role of vitamin C against obesity, and how salt can trigger fructose production.

Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the connection between diet and brain health, specifically the benefits of a ketogenic diet. They delve into topics such as how the ketogenic diet can ease symptoms of mental health conditions, the connection between gut health and brain health, and the individualized nature of dietary needs. They also touch on the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to track diet and health.

Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means discuss the connections between chronic conditions and high blood sugar, including links to ear-nose-and-throat conditions, gallbladder stones, and fatty liver disease. They also discuss ways to mitigate these conditions and the power of continuous glucose monitors for improved health.