{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655b7c0c64b708001285b256/6a5fbfb8d6167effff35fec3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Catching Up with Dr Mary Newport | Ketosis, Cholesterol and Brain Health ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655b7c0c64b708001285b256/1784659677039-de893b89-10e6-4198-b6b3-579369e837f8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Dr. Mary Newport discusses the latest insights on cholesterol, the benefits of coconut oil, and the role of ketones in brain health and metabolic diseases. Discover how dietary fats influence health and the potential of ketogenic strategies for longevity and disease management.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY TOPICS</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Cholesterol controversy and the cholesterol code documentary</li><li>Impact of statins on brain cholesterol and confusion in elderly</li><li>Types of LDL particles and their role in artery invasion</li><li>Coconut oil studies and its effects on cholesterol levels</li><li>The role of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in ketosis</li><li>Breast milk's MCT content and implications for infant health</li><li>Ketone production from coconut oil and exogenous sources</li><li>The relationship between insulin levels, ketosis, and aging</li><li>Potential of ketogenic diets in managing Alzheimer's and diabetes</li><li>Future directions in metabolic health and disease prevention</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and weather update</p><p>00:25 The cholesterol code documentary and its implications</p><p>00:39 Controversies around statins and brain cholesterol</p><p>02:06 Cholesterol in the brain and neuronal function</p><p>03:04 Types of LDL particles and cardiovascular risk</p><p>04:14 Coconut oil studies and myth-busting</p><p>05:10 Effects of coconut oil on lipid profiles</p><p>06:36 Long-term coconut oil research in Asia</p><p>07:30 Study on coconut oil vs sunflower oil in heart disease patients</p><p>08:29 Most viewed article in Nutrients journal 2025</p><p>09:04 Fats, ketosis, and brain health</p><p>10:08 Why coconut oil enhances brain boost with ketones</p><p>12:01 Ketone levels from coconut oil and self-measurement</p><p>14:37 Medium-chain triglycerides and brain energy</p><p>16:31 Sustaining ketones with MCTs and exogenous supplements</p><p>17:12 Ketones and reaction time in sports</p><p>19:35 Diet, ketosis, and natural biology</p><p>21:29 Dietary patterns, sugar, and chronic disease</p><p>23:25 Combining diet and exogenous ketones for health</p><p>27:25 Breast milk, ketosis, and infant development</p><p>30:48 Ketones as building blocks for brain fats</p><p>33:28 Ketones, insulin, and brain processing speed</p><p>35:11 Current projects and future research</p><p>37:35 Recipe: Greek salad with ketogenic oils</p><p>52:01 Closing remarks and contact info</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Coconut Ketones Website - https://coconutketones.com</p><p>Dr. Mary Newport on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrMaryNewport</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Website - https://coconutketones.com</p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrMaryNewport</p><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🌈 Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off the FlexBeam from Recharge Health via this link: ⬇️</p><p>https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyJ3mn (learn more about the benefits of healing with light in our 'Light as Medicine' Playlist).</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Join the community - by subscribing, you are self-selecting as a health nerd. We like you. We applaud you. You are shaping in real time the future of health information. As a thank you, we pledge to bring you the best we can, where we are, with the tools we have.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen to us on-the-go! Available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. New episode every Wednesday!</p><p><br></p><p>#MetabolicHealth #WomensHealth #PCOS #KetogenicDiet #Nutrition #Hormones #PostpartumDepression #Metabolism #Fasting #HealthPodcast</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Benjamin Hopkins"}