BITESIZE: Low-Carb vs. Keto: Why the Difference Matters
About this episode
Dr. Bret Scher explains the differences between low-carb and ketogenic diets and their implications for metabolic health.
The terms “low-carb” and “ketogenic” are often used interchangeably, but are they the same thing? Not quite. A low-carb diet can be a powerful tool for improving blood sugar, triglycerides, insulin levels, inflammation, and overall metabolic health. Ketogenic diets, on the other hand, involve a deeper level of carbohydrate reduction that shifts the body into nutritional ketosis, where ketones become a significant source of fuel for the brain and body. That metabolic shift can be especially relevant when ketosis itself is part of the therapeutic goal. In this video, Dr. Bret Scher walks through: How low-carb and ketogenic diets are typically defined The amount of carbohydrate that may support nutritional ketosis What changes in the body once ketone production increases How each approach may be used for different metabolic goals Why ketosis is being studied for serious mental illness and other brain-based conditions How clearer terminology can help people set more realistic expectations The right level of carbohydrate reduction depends on the person, the condition being addressed, and the intended outcome. Someone looking to improve general metabolic health may do very well with a…
More episodes of Metabolic Mind
- BITESIZE: Cholesterol Results Explained: Beyond the LDL Number
- Carnivore vs. Vegan Keto: Can Both Work?
- Dr. Peter Ballerstedt on Animal Foods & Malnutrition
- Making Keto Work on a College Campus
- BITESIZE: Dr. Explains: It’s Not the Fat, It’s Not the Processing, It’s THIS
- Do We Really Eat Too Much Protein?
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Metabolic Mind podcast page.