{"podcast":{"title":"Metabolic Mind","slug":"metabolic-mind-6253550","podcast_index_feed_id":6253550,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/metabolic-mind/","website_url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d5c870fb-4d35-464f-8bde-33ce9e2b58c4/MM-Podcast-cover-final.png","author":"Bret Scher","episode_count":224,"summary":"Metabolic Mind is working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. Metabolic interventions like ketogenic therapy are being used to treat serious mental illnesses like Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depressive Disorder. We explore topics that can help you understand how Metabolic Psychiatry might help you or a loved one treat mental disorders Watch our videos at https://www.youtube.com/@metabolicmind Our channel is for information only. Consult your physician before changing your lifestyle or medications.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T00:18:08.497488+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550"},"episode":{"title":"BITESIZE: A Cardiologist Weighs In on the NATURE-CT Vs. Ketogenic Diet Debate","slug":"bitesize-a-cardiologist-weighs-in-on-the-nature-ct-vs-ketogenic-diet-debate","published_at":"2026-07-01T14:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/bitesize-a-cardiologist-weighs-in-on-the-nature-ct-vs-ketogenic-diet-debate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f5511a66-3667-43b4-ba43-203d1199bdb3.mp3","summary":"A newly published study called NATURE-CT is generating significant attention in the cardiovascular and ketogenic communities, but some of the conclusions being drawn online don't hold up to scientific scrutiny. Dr. Bret Scher walks through what the study actually shows, what it doesn't, and why comparisons being made to ketogenic therapy are scientifically misleading. In this discussion, you'll learn: What the NATURE-CT study examined and what its findings mean for coronary plaque progression Why the average LDL of 111 mg/dL still showed substantial plaque progression What this data may suggest about looking beyond LDL as the sole driver of coronary disease Why comparisons being made between NATURE-CT and KETO-CTA are scientifically flawed Why the original KETO-CTA manuscript was retracted and what that means for current claims How baseline coronary artery calcium scores influence valid scientific comparisons Why findings in lean mass hyper-responders cannot be extrapolated to all forms of ketogenic therapy How metabolic health, not just LDL, may be a critical factor in understanding cardiovascular risk This conversation underscores the importance of evaluating studies on their actual design and findings, rather than the conclusions being layered on top of them. For clinicians, researchers, and anyone navigating the cardiovascular and ketogenic conversation, the precision of the science matters. 🔎 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 #CardiovascularHealth Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher Baszucki Group Medical Director https://x.com/bschermd Resources Mentioned: NATURal history of coronary PlaquE on cardiac compu…","meta_description":"A newly published study called NATURE-CT is generating significant attention in the cardiovascular and ketogenic communities, but some of the conclusions…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":465,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/bitesize-a-cardiologist-weighs-in-on-the-nature-ct-vs-ketogenic-diet-debate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/bitesize-a-cardiologist-weighs-in-on-the-nature-ct-vs-ketogenic-diet-debate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}