Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Can therapeutic ketosis be considered for type 1 diabetes and bipolar disorder? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica Gerard answer viewer questions about ketogenic therapy, type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s medications, omega-3s, fasting, protein intake, metabolic rate, and why some protein foods are more filling than others.
They cover:
- The association between type 1 diabetes and serious mental illness
- Why ketogenic therapy may be possible for some people living with type 1 diabetes, but only with careful medical supervision
- How Parkinson’s medications can interact with protein timing
- Whether cooking salmon changes the benefits of omega-3 fats
- How intermittent fasting can affect protein intake and ketone levels
- Why MCT oil in coffee may change the meaning of a “fast”
- What basal metabolic rate means and how ketogenic diets may affect it
- Why a protein shake may feel less satisfying than meat, even with the same grams of protein
From medication timing to protein needs, this episode explores why metabolic therapies work best when they are personalized, measured, and guided by the realities of each person’s health goals and daily life.
🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.
#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #FoodAsMedicine
*Expert Featured:*
Bret Scher, MD - Baszucki Group Medical Director & Host of the Metabolic Mind Podcast
- linkedin.com/in/bret-scher-08baaa102
- instagram.com/drscher858/?hl=en
- https://x.com/bschermd
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
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 metabolicmind.org
*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: Metabolic Mailbag - Answering Your Keto & Metabolic Health Questions
1:42 - Can Someone with Type 1 Diabetes & Bipolar Disorder Safely Use Ketogenic Therapy?
6:17 - Parkinson's Disease, Levodopa, & How to Follow a Ketogenic Diet with Lower Protein Intake
9:26 - Does Cooking Salmon Reduce Omega-3 Benefits? Fish Oil vs. Whole Fish Explained
12:01 - Intermittent Fasting, Protein Intake & Can Amino Acids Break a Fast?
18:37 - Does Ketogenic Therapy Slow Your Metabolism? Understanding Resting Metabolic Rate & Weight Loss
20:34 - Why Protein Shakes Don't Keep You as Full as Whole Foods Like Meat
Can therapeutic ketosis be considered for type 1 diabetes and bipolar disorder? In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and producer Erica Gerard answer viewer questions about ketogenic therapy, type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s medications, omega-3s, fasting, protein intake, metabolic rate, and why some protein foods are more filling than others.
They cover:
- The association between type 1 diabetes and serious mental illness
- Why ketogenic therapy may be possible for some people living with type 1 diabetes, but only with careful medical supervision
- How Parkinson’s medications can interact with protein timing
- Whether cooking salmon changes the benefits of omega-3 fats
- How intermittent fasting can affect protein intake and ketone levels
- Why MCT oil in coffee may change the meaning of a “fast”
- What basal metabolic rate means and how ketogenic diets may affect it
- Why a protein shake may feel less satisfying than meat, even with the same grams of protein
From medication timing to protein needs, this episode explores why metabolic therapies work best when they are personalized, measured, and guided by the realities of each person’s health goals and daily life.
🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode.
#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #FoodAsMedicine
*Expert Featured:*
Bret Scher, MD - Baszucki Group Medical Director & Host of the Metabolic Mind Podcast
- linkedin.com/in/bret-scher-08baaa102
- instagram.com/drscher858/?hl=en
- https://x.com/bschermd
*Free CME Clinician Trainings:*
Are you a clinician who would like to learn more about the science behind these therapies and how to implement them in practice? Earn CME with our growing library of courses from some of the top experts in the field including Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Dr. Mariela Glandt, Dr. Deanna Kelly, Dr. Julie Milder, Dr. Zoltan Sarnyai, and Dr. Bret Scher with more coming soon.
Our courses have been made *FREE* by grants from Baszucki Group, so we can spread these powerful therapies as widely as possible. Earn CME/CNE credits:
metabolicmind.org/for-clinicians/trainings-courses/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cme-yt
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 metabolicmind.org
*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: Metabolic Mailbag - Answering Your Keto & Metabolic Health Questions
1:42 - Can Someone with Type 1 Diabetes & Bipolar Disorder Safely Use Ketogenic Therapy?
6:17 - Parkinson's Disease, Levodopa, & How to Follow a Ketogenic Diet with Lower Protein Intake
9:26 - Does Cooking Salmon Reduce Omega-3 Benefits? Fish Oil vs. Whole Fish Explained
12:01 - Intermittent Fasting, Protein Intake & Can Amino Acids Break a Fast?
18:37 - Does Ketogenic Therapy Slow Your Metabolism? Understanding Resting Metabolic Rate & Weight Loss
20:34 - Why Protein Shakes Don't Keep You as Full as Whole Foods Like Meat
