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

17/11/2025
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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


Dr. Georgia Ede



Resources Mentioned:

Treatment Resistant Depression Series


Metabolic Psychiatry for Non-Prescribers


Keto Mojo Macronutrient Calculator



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