For a post on Insulin Sensitivity, please see
This episode, “Q&A: Keto for AFib, Heart Risk, Ketone Levels & More” is, like all of Metabolic Mind posts, outstanding. For me the most helpful part of the talk is from 9:57 to 14:12 where Dr. Scher discusses a lot of the nuances of ketogenic therapy.
All that follows is from The Metabolic Mind Post.
Q&A: Keto for AFib, Heart Risk, Ketone Levels & More
Jun 19, 2026 Metabolic Mind Podcast
- Ketogenic therapy and atrial fibrillation (AFib)
- The latest update on the KETO-CTA study
- LDL cholesterol, plaque, and cardiovascular risk
- Why ketone levels don’t tell the whole story
- Raising ketones without sacrificing energy or muscle
- Carbohydrate intake and metabolic flexibility
- Fasting, protein, and thyroid considerations
- MCT oil, exogenous ketones, and other strategies to increase ketosis
One of the biggest takeaways: context matters. Whether you’re evaluating cholesterol, ketone levels, or cardiovascular risk, there is rarely a one-size-fits-all answer. Understanding your goals, metabolic health, and individual response is often more important than chasing a specific number. 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at https://www.metabolicmind.org/questions/ to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #CardiovascularHealth Expert Featured:
- Bret Scher
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Experts Mentioned:
- Dave Feldman
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Resources Mentioned:
- Papers
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40192… (REDACTED)
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