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 illnessWhy ketogenic therapy may be possible for some people living with type 1 diabetes, but only with careful medical supervisionHow Parkinson’s medications can interact with protein timingWhether cooking salmon changes the benefits of omega-3 fatsHow intermittent fasting can affect protein intake and ketone levelsWhy MCT oil in coffee may change the meaning of a “fast”What basal metabolic rate means and how ketogenic diets may affect itWhy 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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Expert Featured:

Bret Scher, MD - Baszucki Group Medical Director & Host of the Metabolic Mind Podcast

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