How your metabolism could alter your mental health
Summary
NPR’s Shortwave explores metabolic psychiatry with Dr. Shabani Sethi, who links metabolism to schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. She explains how cerebral glucose hypometabolism affects brain health and discusses ketogenic metabolic therapy as a monitored medical intervention. The episode highlights research showing diet can improve both metabolic and psychiatric markers, urging a holistic view of mental health.
Topics discussed
Introduction to metabolic psychiatry and Shabani Sethi
Sponsors: Grainger, Amazon Health, SNHU
Schizophrenia and cerebral glucose hypometabolism
Metabolic links to bipolar disorder and depression
Ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) explained
Brain benefits of ketosis and clinical trials
Addressing long-term risks and pilot study results
Balancing hope with scientific honesty
Outro, credits, and sponsors
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