Q&A: Why Protein Shakes Leave You Hungry, Fasting, Basal Metabolic Rate & More

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.

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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.