Linking To And Embedding Metabolic Mind And Georgia Ede MD’s Second Mailbag Episode “Q&A’s: Are Sweeteners Helpful or Harmful? Dairy? Ketone Levels, Longevity, and More”

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Tom Wade MD

Today, I review, link to, and embed Metabolic Mind And Georgia Ede MD’s Second Mailbag Episode “Q&A’s: Are Sweeteners Helpful or Harmful? Dairy? Ketone Levels, Longevity, and More“.

All that follows is from the above resource.

Q&A’s: Are Sweeteners Helpful or Harmful? Dairy? Ketone Levels, Longevity, and More [Second Mailbag Episode]

Metabolic Mind And Georgia Ede MD

Aug 6, 2025
Ketogenic therapy for mental health is gaining traction, but what happens when it doesn’t seem to work or even makes things worse?
In this episode, Dr. Georgia Ede and Dr. Bret Scher answer some of the most common questions about ketogenic diets, including what to do when your mental health doesn’t improve, how to properly enter ketosis, and why sweeteners, snacks, and dairy might be holding you back.
They break down the difference between a ketogenic diet and ketogenic therapy, and why things like ketone levels, medication adjustments, and lifestyle factors matter. You’ll also learn why some people experience initial worsening symptoms, how to transition more gradually, and when to seek support from experienced clinicians.
From food choices to long-term outcomes, this episode covers key troubleshooting strategies for making ketogenic therapy work for your brain and body.
Have questions about ketogenic therapy and mental health? Drop them in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!
Click the links below for Mailbag episode 1 & 3:

Expert Featured:

  • Dr. Georgia Ede

‪@GeorgiaEdeMD‬

Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.

Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

0:24 – What if a ketogenic diet isn’t helping my mental health?

3:06 – What do I do if my mental health gets worse when I start a ketogenic diet?

6:39 – Can I include sweeteners in my keto diet? What are the best sweeteners for keto?

9:07 – Are keto bars and keto snacks ok for a therapeutic ketogenic diet?

11:36 – How do you deal with emotional eating?

13:55 – Ketogenic diet vs vegetarian diet evidence for longevity. 16:06 – Scientific evidence vs real world data.

18:50 – Can you have dairy on keto?

23:13 – Conclusion – Subscribe for more coming soon!

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