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The ketogenic diet has been booming for years, with people swearing that it boosts their brainpower — maybe even helping with mental health — and that the diet can melt fat and make them better athletes. So does keto live up to the hype? To find out, we go keto … (plus, we do a bunch of research and talk to scientists!). You’ll hear from neuroscientist Dom D’Agostino, psychiatrist Dr. Shebani Sethi, and nutritionist Louise Burke. Also, Wendy’s mum drops in.

Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsKetoDiet

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) The promise of the ketogenic diet

(06:58) Keto and epilepsy

(09:43) Can keto help your brain — and mental health?

(17:06) Can keto help you lose weight?

(20:36) Can keto boost athletic performance?

(23:47) What are the risks of keto?

This episode was produced by Kaitlyn Sawrey and Michelle Dang, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Rose Rimler, Shruti Ravindran, Meryl Horn, Ekedi Fauster-Keeys and Romilla Karnick. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Additional help from Eric Mennel and Simone Polanen. Fact checking by Michelle Harris and Eva

The Keto Diet: Can It Supercharge Your Brain and Body?

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