Podcast Video: How KETO Improves BRAIN Health, from ADHD to Dementia with Dr. Annette Bosworth
This podcast episode was originally published on November 2, 2023.
The ketogenic diet fuels the brain and makes the body more metabolically flexible. The keto diet drives ketone production, which serves as fuel for energy as well as an antioxidant to combat oxidative stress. Switching from burning glucose to burning ketones has numerous benefits, including for cognitive decline and ADHD. Dr. Annette Bosworth and Dr. Casey Means discuss the intricacies of the keto diet, why it boosts brain health, how to make behavioral changes, and how to encourage kids to eat keto for improved health and well-being.
What we discuss:
What we put into our body matters
The value of ketones as fuel
Dr. Annette Bosworth explains her ‘Dr. Boz’ ratio
Your body will adapt to ketosis
Dr. Bosworth shares info from a study on cognitive impairment
Dr. Bosworth shares her experience with getting patients on a ketogenic diet
Dr. Bosworth shares her wisdom about behavior change
Dr. Casey Means describes her experience with metabolic dysfunction
Dr. Bosworth shares her techniques for getting her kids to eat healthfully
In general, the food industry’s aim is for profit
