# Q&A: Keto Sleep Issues, Carnitine Levels, Brain Insulin Resistance & More Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/q-a-keto-sleep-issues-carnitine-levels-brain-insulin-resistance-more Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/q-a-keto-sleep-issues-carnitine-levels-brain-insulin-resistance-more.md Podcast: [Metabolic Mind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550) Published: 2026-05-11T19:05:00+00:00 Episode link: https://metabolicmind.org/ Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6756a537-70e9-4ae7-ada6-f0ef86cbe824.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/q-a-keto-sleep-issues-carnitine-levels-brain-insulin-resistance-more Duration seconds: 1528 ## Resource Can ketosis trigger insomnia or even mania? Do you need supplements like L-carnitine to support ketone production? Is whey protein helping or hurting your metabolic health? And how do you maintain or gain weight on a ketogenic diet without losing ketosis? Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede and cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher tackle your biggest questions in this Metabolic Mailbag episode, breaking down the science behind ketogenic metabolic therapy, including: Why some people struggle transitioning into ketosis The role of electrolytes, protein, and meal timing Brain insulin resistance and mental health Carnitine deficiency and ketone production Weight loss vs. weight maintenance on a ketogenic diet Protein powders, dairy, and whole-food nutrition Practical ketogenic diet strategies for everyday life This episode also explores an important theme in metabolic psychiatry: why metabolic health markers often tell us more than standard blood sugar testing alone, and how ketogenic interventions may support brain function even in people without obvious metabolic disease. Whether you're exploring ketogenic therapy for mental health, improving metabolic health, or simply trying to make keto sustainable long term, this episode is packed with practical insights and nuanced discussion. šŸ”Ž Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #FoodAsMedicine #Q&A Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher https://x.com/bschermd 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 Experts Mentioned: Dr. Guido Frank https://wwā€¦ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/q-a-keto-sleep-issues-carnitine-levels-brain-insulin-resistance-more/transcription-requests` ā€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/q-a-keto-sleep-issues-carnitine-levels-brain-insulin-resistance-more.md` ā€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.