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Bret Scher, MD

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Bret Scher, MD

@bschermd

Medical Director Baszucki Group, Host Metabolic Mind podcast. Low Carb Cardiologist. Connecting metabolic, mental, & cardiac health. Views are my own.

San Diego, CA

Joined August 2011

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Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
May 12, 2023
Why do so many people believe a keto diet causes heart disease when there’s actually no evidence for that? I explore that in my latest Metabolic Mind video!
Metabolic Mind
@Metabolic_Mind
May 12, 2023
There is NO evidence that a keto diet increases the risk of heart disease. What there IS emerging evidence for is the potential metabolic & mental health benefits of #TherapeuticNutritionalKetosis. These alone merit future studies on its use as a medical treatment.
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Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Sep 23, 2019
If we’ve learned one thing from the past 50 years of nutrition, I think it’s safe to say we shouldn’t rely on the government to help make us healthy
PragerU
@prageru
Sep 23, 2019
How is it that ever since the government began telling us what to eat, we have gotten fatter & sicker? After a Presidential heart attack in the '50s, heart health became a national obsession. And it was all based on bad science. Cardiologist @bschermd explains how it happened.
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Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Apr 7, 2021
Two new studies show no increased risk of heart disease, cancer, or early death from red #meat or animal trans fats. Is it time to finally stop shaming red meat?
Red meat is not associated with heart disease, cancer, or early death - Diet Doctor
From dietdoctor.com
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Aug 17, 2018
Here we go again. Low carb is a killer. Never mind that at baseline the low carb group was fatter, smoked more, higher % diabetics, and didn't exercise. That doesn't matter. It has to all be the diet. Observational "science" strikes again thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Apr 7, 2025
Regardless of the study results, one thing that deserves notice is how Dave, a “non-scientist”, made this whole thing happen - came up with the idea, recruited the team, helped design the study, crowdfunded it, and helped bring it to publication. Beyond impressive!
Dave Feldman
@realDaveFeldman
Apr 7, 2025
🚨🚨🚨BREAKING🚨🚨🚨 #LMHRstudy / KETO-CTA published! 100 lean, metabolically healthy #keto: 🔥 No association of #ApoB with #plaque ↗️ 🔥 No association of #LDL #cholesterol with #plaque ↗️ 🫀What is association? Existing plaque Read and share 👇👇👇 jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.…
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Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Apr 7, 2020
And yet the cows remain the same. Maybe it's time to focus on what really causes environmental changes rather than blame the ruminants? Just sayin....
The Wall Street Journal
@WSJ
Apr 7, 2020
Los Angeles smog has lifted, water in Venice’s canals has cleared and China’s factory emissions have fallen so dramatically the change can be seen from space on.wsj.com/2JHEdub
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Jun 20, 2020
A new publication in a major mainstream cardiology journal shows science doesn't support the supposed dangers of #saturatedfat Read here to learn more: dietdoctor.com/saturated-fat-…
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Jan 3, 2020
Large observational study sheds even more doubt on the removal of whole milk from our public schools. Whole-fat milk drinkers are 40% less likely to be obese. More evidence to rethink the guidelines #fullfatdairy
The Case for Whole Milk Gets Stronger — Diet Doctor
From dietdoctor.com
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Jul 6, 2019
Happy to announce I am now a diplomat of clinical lipidology. Safe to say I’m probably the only one to have celebrated with a ribeye and cheesy cauliflower rice cooked in butter. hoping to bridge the gap between #LDL and #LCHF @DaveKeto @DrNadolsky
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Dec 18, 2019
New American Heart Association report acknowledges lack of scientific grounding for concerns about dietary cholesterol, yet endorses a low-cholesterol diet. No explanation is provided for the disconnect. #confusing
New AHA Report, but Same Old Dogma — Diet Doctor
From dietdoctor.com
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Nov 6, 2022
Swapping animal meat for plant based meat doesn't improve inflammation markers. Authors conclude "The results were contrary to our hypothesis, since we expected relative improvements in biomarkers of inflammation from the plant-based meats."
cambridge.org
Assessing the effects of alternative plant-based meats v. animal meats on biomarkers of inflammat...
Assessing the effects of alternative plant-based meats v. animal meats on biomarkers of inflammation: a secondary analysis of the SWAP-MEAT randomized crossover trial - Volume 11
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Jun 15, 2020
Can eating more #protein be good for body composition? A new study says “yes,” showing more #muscle mass and less fat mass in just 12 weeks.
Higher Protein Diet Increases Lean Muscle Mass – Diet Doctor
From dietdoctor.com
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Feb 28, 2019
It turns out if we just eat low carb, we don’t need expensive weight loss programs. 🤔
Bret Scher, MD
@bschermd
Nov 10, 2019
New study falsely claims that #lowcarb worsens #diabetes. But here's the hook, they didn't actually study low-caeb diets! How do these studies get published and grab headlines???
New study falsely claims low-carb worsens diabetes – Diet Doctor
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