Metabolic Mailbag: Ketone Plateaus, Sleep Issues, Fat Intake, and More

Ever wonder why your ketone levels dip after a few months on a ketogenic diet? Or how exogenous ketones compare to ketones produced naturally?

In this Metabolic Mailbag episode, Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Georgia Ede unpack the latest round of keto questions asked by the community.

💡 You’ll learn:

• What lower ketone levels actually mean
• How to know if you need to raise your ketones
• How exogenous ketones compare to ketones produced by the body
• How to troubleshoot keto-induced insomnia
• The difference between total and net carbs and which one you should be paying attention to
• How much fat you should eat on a ketogenic diet

If you’re exploring ketogenic therapy for mental or metabolic health, this episode offers expert insights on the most common keto questions to help you feel confident in your journey.

🎥Still have questions about ketogenic therapy and metabolic health? Check out our previous mailbag episodes, which cover a range of commonly asked questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m6Fm0nXaMQ

👉Do you have a question about ketogenic therapy or metabolic psychiatry? Submit your question to our team here: metabolicmind.org/questions

#MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #FoodAsMedicine #QuestionAndAnswer

Expert Featured:

Dr. Bret Scher

• https://x.com/bschermd?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-scher-08baaa102/

Dr. Georgia Ede

• https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaedemd
• https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaEdeMd/
• https://www.instagram.com/georgiaedemd/?hl=en

Resources Mentioned:

Treatment Resistant Depression Series

• Part 1: https://youtu.be/q7jg6wlD6gY
• Part 2: https://youtu.be/ay4RjudumHw
• Part 3: https://youtu.be/nGTx-i42yFE

Metabolic Psychiatry for Non-Prescribers

• https://ally-academy-nw.ce-go.com/metabolic-psychiatry-for-non-prescribers-23-07-2025-503

Keto Mojo Macronutrient Calculator

• https://keto-mojo.com/mymojomacros-keto-macro-calculator/

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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.