
Is carb-cycling okay on a ketogenic diet? What about high histamine foods?
In this episode of Metabolic Mailbag, Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Georgia Ede answers questions on everything from the best sources of dietary fat to how to handle anxiety, perimenopause, and alcohol while maintaining ketosis.
They unpack how to build a nutrient-dense, brain-supportive ketogenic diet using whole foods, why “keto-friendly” processed products can sometimes derail progress, and when supplements might be beneficial. You’ll also learn why histamine sensitivity, caffeine, or cycling in and out of ketosis can affect mood, and how to troubleshoot each.
This conversation covers:
- Why a whole food ketogenic diet can be ideal for mental health
- How to identify the best fat sources and avoid “factory fats”
- Ketogenic dieting for women’s health
- Why anxiety can worsen mid-journey, and how to adapt
- The truth about alcohol, carb cycling, and ketosis
If you’re exploring ketogenic therapy for mental or metabolic health, this episode offers practical, science-based guidance to help you refine and personalize your approach.
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Expert Featured:
Dr. Bret Scher
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:
- Dr. Bret Scher’s Carb Cycling Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5bUc7TbS6o
- Dr Madison Kackley: Keto for Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ8aGNwGB9c
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