Podcast: Some Drugs Cause Weight Gain. Could a Keto Diet Help?

By Cameron English and ChuckDinerstein — Jul 10, 2024
Mental health medications are a blessing to many people. But they sometimes come with undesirable side effects, including significant weight gain. A recent study suggests that a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet could help some patients manage their weight while taking psychiatric drugs. Let's take a closer look at the results.
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Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 80 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Are mental health meds making individuals gain weight faster than you can say "side effects?" The keto diet might just be the secret weapon to keep those pesky pounds at bay, while managing bipolar or schizophrenia symptoms.

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Cameron English

Director of Bioscience 

Cameron English is a writer, editor and co-host of the Science Facts and Fallacies Podcast. Before joining ACSH, he was managing editor at the Genetic Literacy Project.

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