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Why Body Composition Matters More Than Weight Loss: A Ketogenic Approach with Dr. Bret Scher
Sep 30, 2024 Metabolic Mind PodcastIn this video, we tackle a common misconception: that losing weight alone will make you healthier. Contrary to popular belief, simply reducing the number on the scale may not lead to better health outcomes. Instead, it’s crucial to focus on losing fat mass, maintaining or building lean mass like muscle and bone, and improving your overall metabolic health.We dive deep into how medications like Wegovy and Ozempic—while popular for weight loss—don’t differentiate between fat and muscle loss, which can be crucial for long-term health. We’ll also explore the growing evidence supporting ketogenic diets for their ability to promote fat loss while preserving muscle mass, making them a compelling option for improving body composition.Watch this video to understand how optimizing your body composition, rather than just losing weight, can lead to sustainable health benefits.Papers MentionedOnce-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056…Body Composition Changes After Very-Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet in Obesity Evaluated by 3 Standardized Methods https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article…Long-Term Effects of a Novel Continuous Remote Care Intervention Including Nutritional Ketosis for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A 2-Year Non-randomized Clinical Trial https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/…Resources Metabolic Mind’s Families & Peers page: https://www.metabolicmind.org/familie…Clinician Directory: https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/directoryFollow 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/
