{"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: Omega-3 Supplements and Cognitive Decline? Here’s the Full Story","slug":"bitesize-omega-3-supplements-and-cognitive-decline-here-s-the-full-story","published_at":"2026-06-10T21:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550/bitesize-omega-3-supplements-and-cognitive-decline-here-s-the-full-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/metabolic-mind-6253550","url":"https://metabolicmind.org/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7f839a1-faab-444e-b606-21f676d94d43.mp3","summary":"A new Alzheimer’s study linked omega-3 fish oil (EPA & DHA) supplement use to faster cognitive decline, but the real story is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest. In this discussion, cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the study and explains why the quality, freshness, and source of omega-3s may matter more than most people realize. The study used data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and found that omega-3 supplement users experienced greater cognitive decline over five years compared to non-users. But the details matter: The study did not assess supplement quality, oxidation, dosage, or dietary habits Oxidized fish oil may behave very differently from high-quality DHA and EPA Whole food omega-3 sources like salmon, sardines, and mackerel consistently show different outcomes in research Lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise, stress, and metabolic health remain critical for brain health One of the biggest takeaways: supplements are not interchangeable with whole foods. And no supplement can replace the foundation of metabolic health, including nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection. 👉 Emerging research shows that ketogenic therapy may slow cognitive decline in those with Alzheimer's disease. Explore what a balanced ketogenic diet looks like on our blog: Understanding the Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet 🔎 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 #AlzheimersDisease Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher Baszucki Group Medical Director https://x.com/bschermd Resources Mentioned: The association between omega-3 supplementation and cognitive decline in old…","meta_description":"A new Alzheimer’s study linked omega-3 fish oil (EPA & DHA) supplement use to faster cognitive decline, but the real story is far more nuanced than th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":453,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/metabolic-mind-6253550/episodes/bitesize-omega-3-supplements-and-cognitive-decline-here-s-the-full-story/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-omega-3-supplements-and-cognitive-decline-here-s-the-full-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}