In Episode 141 of Keto Talk, Jimmy and special guest cohost Dr. Jay Wiles from DrJayWiles.com  answer your questions about Mixed Messages About Keto, Hypopituitarism, Convincing Skeptics Saturated Fat Is Healthy, Insulin Pump And Ketosis, Type 1 Diabetic Weight Gain On Keto, and more!

HOT TOPICS:

• Dr. Wiles shares about the intricate role that a low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diet can play on overall brain health, cognitive performance, and overall psychological well-being.
• Can a ketogenic diet help with ocular migraines?
• Does eating keto improve the headaches that are associated with a brain colloid cyst?
• Why does eating keto and fasting have such a calming effect on your mood and mental health?
• Is there a period of keto-adaptation necessary to see an improvement in an EEG for persistent sleepiness?
• Will a ketogenic diet be dangerous for someone with chronic anxiety and a general eating disorder?

“Nobody ever asks if the SAD diet that people have eaten for years is the cause of diabetes, but they jump at the chance to blame keto.” – Jimmy Moore “With a ketogenic diet we can significantly reduce the occurrence and severity of migraines.” – Dr. Jay Wiles

HEALTH HEADLINES:

– Low-Carb Diets Linked to Higher Odds for A-Fib

– NIH Study Probes Impact of Heavy Screen Time on Young Brain

– Diet for Alzheimer's: Waikato trial to pit ketogenic and healthy diets against the disorder

– STUDY: New study links Alzheimer's disease with liver function and diet

Jimmy and Jay answer your questions:

– What can I do to prevent the sore, dry eyes that came on when I switched over to keto to help with chronic daily headaches?

Hi Jimmy and Jay,

I went into ketosis for a few months before Christmas with the hope that it might help me with chronic daily headaches I have had for many years. It really helped and I'm hoping it can be the cure I’ve been seeking for so long. However, there were a some side effects which I wonder if you could help with like sore, dry eyes which feels like I’ve drank too much alcohol. What’s going on with this? Liver issues? Dehydration? Lack of sleep? When I switched back over to a “normal” diet during Christmas, my eyes got a lot better.

Since the beginning of the year I’ve cut my carbs again (but not fully keto) and the eye pain is back again. I’ve tried supplementing daily with magnesium, potassium, fish oil, a multivitamin, 5-HTP, a probiotic, and butterbur (which is supposed to be good for headaches). I also put pink Himalayan sea salt in my water and drink 3 liters of water daily. Any help you can give for this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Keep up the good work!

Sean

– Will keto help normalize my DHEA-S levels as my blood sugar and insulin levels come down into the healthy range from eating keto?

Hello Jimmy and Dr. Wiles,

I’m a female in my early 40s with elevated DHEA-S coming in at 509. My endocrinologist did additional testing to rule out congenital adrenal hyperplasia and nothing came up. I also have elevated postprandial blood sugar due to metabolic syndrome which also comes with extra weight around my midsection. My question for you guys is this—could my glucose/insulin issues be the reason why my DHEA-S has increased? Or is it vice versa? And will keto help bring this level into normality? I’ve been doing keto for several months and have lost almost all the extra weight around my middle, but I’d love to know more about this DHEA thing.

Thanks for your help,

Lisa

– Can a low-carb ketogenic diet help bring about healing for the symptoms of someone who has experienced strokes in the past?

Hi Jimmy and Jay,

I love Keto Talk and find it so helpful! I have been looking for information on stroke and keto but have not find anything yet. My boyfriend had a couple of strokes many years ago and now suffers from brain fog, chronic pain, and other quality of life issues. I have been eating keto for a couple of months and have seen so many great benefits. I can't help but think my boyfriend would benefit from doing it as well. Is this wise?

Thank you for answering my question,

Chiara

– Is my elevated prolactin levels a result of my low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diet?

Hey Jimmy and Dr. Wiles,

Thank you for playing such a strong part in my journey to better health. In January 2014, I weighed in at 285 pounds and lost 50 pounds with juicing. After slowly gaining back all the weight after getting frustrated with doing that, I then got diagnosed as prediabetic in June 2016 and it terrified me since my older brother has Type 2 diabetes. Fortunately I found the work of Tim Ferriss which led to me the cyclical ketogenic diet and then into full-time keto which helped me lose over 100 pounds. So far so good, right?

I recently went to the doctor and got some bad news about my prolactin levels indicative of the health of my pituitary gland. Normal range is 2.1-17.7, but mine came in at 63.9! Is this increase in prolactin a result of eating keto or is it something completely unrelated to my diet? My doctor is going to run an MRI to see if he can find out more about it. Is this normal for ketosis?

Thank you in advance,

Sean

KETO TALK MAILBOX:

– Is developing vertigo a common problem with switching over to a ketogenic diet? What is added or subtracted from the diet that would cause this?

Hi Jimmy and Jay,

After doing keto for a little while now, I’ve just experienced vertigo for the very first time. Is this a common side effect of keto? Does it mean I’m getting too much or too little of something in my diet now that would cause this? I’d appreciate your help in understanding this.

Jodi