
Metabolic Mind
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A nonprofit transforming the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health
Joined August 2022
According to mitochondrial expert Dr. Martin Picard, allowing ourselves to be hungry helps mitochondria heal. Humans evolved to go through periods of hunger & can use methods like #IntermittentFasting to improve #MetabolicHealth. More from @MitoPsychoBio:
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Healthy #Mitochondria are critical for a healthy body and mind. Mitochondrial expert Dr. Martin Picard explains how mitochondria drive the energy transformation needed for life. More from @MitoPsychoBio about mitochondria & #MentalHealth:
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Ketogenic Therapy is "the most powerful intervention I've seen in my career because everyone who has done it has had benefits. I can’t say that about any medication.".- Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Bernstein, Chief Medical Officer of @EllenhornPACT
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URGENT: Keep government from closing a landmark clinical trial for schizophrenia. As reported by the @baltimoresun yesterday, the Maryland Health Department @MDHealthDept, led by Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, has halted the only U.S. inpatient trial on ketogenic therapy for
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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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Mitochondria do more than power our cells: they shape how we think, feel, and experience the world. In this interview, @MitoPsychoBio breaks down his new research that illuminates how mitochondria affect brain energy, brain networks, mental health, and ultimately, our quality of
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“It was like I’d gotten my mind back.”. “This lovely calm kind of came into me and it sort of stayed.”. These are real quotes from participants in @IainCampbellPhD's newly published study in BJPsych Open looking at ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder that just dropped today!
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Ketogenic therapy is emerging as a promising intervention for bipolar disorder, offering new hope through a metabolic approach to mental health. This #WorldBipolarDay, we're sharing powerful stories and insights about how targeting brain energy and metabolism can support mood
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In a 2022 clinical study, 100% of patients saw reduced severity in psychiatric symptoms after 14 days on a ketogenic diet. #MentalHealth is a global crisis right now. #MetabolicTherapy could contribute to a solution.
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We often hear that a ketogenic diet is too hard and that those living with serious mental illnesses can’t stick with it. @Stanford's pilot trial published last year looking at ketogenic therapy for bipolar and schizophrenia suggests otherwise:. ✅ 96% of participants achieved
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Here we go! @ChrisPalmerMD kicking off the 1st ever conference dedicated to #MetabolicPsychiatry This field has grown so much and is only going to grow more! #EllenhornMetPsy
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We could not be more proud of @ChrisPalmerMD for establishing a Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital & Harvard Medical School. This is a major milestone for the metabolic psychiatry movement! The seachange has begun!.
🎉 Breaking News from McLean Hospital & Harvard Medical School 🎉. 🧠 Introducing the Metabolic and Mental Health Program 🧠. I am so thrilled and proud to announce the launch of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital, the flagship mental health hospital of.
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Countless psychiatrists have approached Harvard psychiatrist @ChrisPalmerMD to share how the #BrainEnergy theory is helping their patients take back their lives as psychiatric symptoms resolve. #MetabolicTherapy #MentalIllness. Watch our full interview:
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Keto isn’t just a diet – it’s a potential remedy. @garytaubes reveals how ketogenic eating can help manage and even put diseases like diabetes and epilepsy into remission. Ready to transform your health? Dive into the full interview:
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Is #Alzheimers triggered by insulin resistance & is it preventable?. What do #PCOS, erectile dysfunction and brain health have in common? . Insulin resistance expert @BenBikmanPhD addresses these questions and more. Check out the interview w/ @bschermd:
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We are excited to announce a new collaboration between @BaszuckiGroup and @MayoClinic to investigate the metabolic and mental impact of ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder! . This groundbreaking study aims to inform the creation of a precision nutrition clinical service at.
Baszucki Group is proud to announce a $3.3 million gift to Mayo Clinic to support a clinical trial investigating ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder. This important study will further explore the intersection of metabolic and mental health along with cardio-metabolic
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“I’m not depressed anymore.”. This powerful quote comes from a participant in a newly published case series on ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) for #depression and #anxiety by @loricalabresemd. Though the series includes just three participants, the results are notable: all
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Low carb and #keto diets are not the same thing!. Understanding the difference can help you use ketogenic therapy to treat psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anorexia, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease.
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We are excited to be at @aafp talking to medical students & residents about metabolic psychiatry. We are raffling off these must-read books by @ChrisPalmerMD, @CaseyMeansMD & @GeorgiaEdeMD. Thanks to these pioneers, the future of mental health care is brighter! #AAFPNC
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Might something different be going on for these people than other people who have high LDL cholesterol?. Lean mass hyper-responders (LMHR) are defined as having a lean physique, high LDL, high HDL and low triglycerides while on a #Keto diet. Many LMHRs still choose to follow a
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@ChrisPalmerMD is a leader in the metabolic psychiatry movement, with his Brain Energy model reshaping our understanding of serious mental illness. This framework links psychiatric conditions to metabolic health, drawing on a century of epilepsy research and neuroscience
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BYU professor @BenBikmanPhD discussing insulin’s role in metabolic health. “Every weight loss study is an insulin lowering study” it’s a pervasive confounding variable, although with greater lowering with low carb. #MHS2024
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Metabolic Mind is thrilled to announce our brand-new website!. Learn more about the power of metabolic therapies for #MentalHealth, find #KetogenicTherapy clinical trials, dive into stories of lived experience & download helpful handouts all on our site.
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"And for the first time in 20 years, I describe it like the lights in my brain going back on for the first time.". Metabolic psychiatry researcher @IainCampbellPhD has put his #Bipolar II into remission with a #Keto diet. As he describes it, this has allowed him to experience
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New headlines claim a #ketodiet causes heart attacks. The only problem is that the headlines refer to an unpublished study that didn't actually use a keto diet. So, before we get too concerned, let's review what we know (and don't know).
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(1/6) Trending on X yesterday was the headline: "Keto revolutionizes mental health.". Watch our video interview covering Stanford's landmark #metabolicpsychiatry keto diet pilot study: This news is not just trending on X. Since @StanfordMed shared the
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"Long story short, this last ditch effort saved my life.".-- Mia Mendez, #WorldBipolarDay. Ketogenic Therapy (medical keto) is helping people around the world with even severe bipolar illness reclaim their mental and physical health. On World Bipolar Day 2024, all of us at our
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Matt Baszucki saw dozens of psychiatrists, attended multiple treatment centers & tried 29 meds for his #Bipolar I, but he was never "well." That all changed with #KetogenicTherapy; he's been in remission for 2.5 years. Full interview with @BaszuckiMatt:.
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“The main problem in the #Alzheimer’s brain is a fuel shortage specific to glucose. So of course the brain is malfunctioning.” #KetogenicTherapy as brain energy rescue can modify the disease. Watch the full video w/ @TuitNutrition:
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How does #VegetableOil affect our brains? . Metabolic psychiatrist @GeorgiaEdeMD explains that our brains can't properly use it for energy, potentially leading to inflammation & brain health challenges. Hear more about what makes a brain-healthy diet:
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Insulin resistance can be caused by:.- Stress.- Inflammation.- Too much insulin (hyperinsulinemia). So which should you focus on if you're trying to improve insulin sensitivity? Leading researcher @BenBikmanPhD shares that controlling carb intake, sometimes in the form of a
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On @TODAYshow w/ @tvkatesnow Matt Baszucki & his mom @janellison share the family's story of how with help from Harvard psychiatrist @ChrisPalmerMD, a #KetoDiet helped Matt get his life back after 5 yrs of symptoms of treatment resistant #BipolarDisorder.
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Check out this excellent feature on @ChrisPalmerMD in @PsychToday! The article details his mental health journey, the impact of #ketogenictherapy on his practice, and his vision for the future of psychiatric care.
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New Free Metabolic Psychiatry CME Courses Now Live! . Two AMA PRA Category 1 CME offerings by top metabolic psychiatry experts @ChrisPalmerMD and @GeorgiaEdeMD are now live on . 🎓 Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness – Dr. Chris Palmer.🎓
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Dr. Mary Newport witnessed the power of ketogenic interventions on Alzheimer’s dementia when her husband experienced remarkable improvements. And she isn't alone. @marynewportmd has received 360 reports of similar transformations using coconut and MCT oil, showcasing the
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It is very encouraging to see @RobertKennedyJr discuss ketogenic therapy for brain-based disorders, including anorexia. While many discount a "diet" as a treatment for anorexia, we are encouraged to see those willing to think more critically & understand the potential life-saving.
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"The field of psychiatry is taking a quantum leap forward with metabolic psychiatry. A ketogenic diet isn't just about weight loss—it's about fundamentally changing the brain's operating system. Exciting times ahead!" @GeorgiaEdeMD at @LowCarbUSA
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Does the brain need carbs? Short answer: No. Even if the brain did require consumption of carbs to run, #ketogenictherapy doesn't have to mean zero carbs. Let's dig into these ideas. Contrary to popular belief, the brain doesn't rely solely on carbs for fuel. With ketogenic
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NEWS FLASH: A clinical trial of #KetogenicTherapy for #Bipolar @McLeanHospital is now enrolling!. A$2M gift from will fund an RCT to assess the impact of a #KetoDiet intervention on metabolism & bipolar symptoms. To enroll, visit
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Kicking off day 2 with #MetabolicPsychiatry pioneer @GeorgiaEdeMD “The most powerful way to change brain chemistry is through food.” Not meds. Food. Let that sink in #ellenhornmetpsy
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"The case for #Keto is just that it works.". We have over 100 years of evidence demonstrating that #KetogenicTherapy can send many diseases into remission, including epilepsy, obesity, and diabetes. Author of Rethinking Diabetes @garytaubes dives deeper:
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Low-carb diets can benefit individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds. In a pilot study in the South Bronx, led by board-certified endocrinologist @DrMarielaGlandt, patients from underserved communities not only saw significant improvements in diabetes but also reported
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How can #medicalketo put conditions like type 2 diabetes, PCOS AND serious mental illness into remission?. It's because the root cause of these conditions is often metabolic dysfunction. Through nutritional ketosis, the body can improve its metabolic health and symptoms of many
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In Stanford's study on keto for mental illness, 100% of patients with schizophrenia reached a recovered state when fully adhering to a ketogenic diet, offering new hope for treating this devastating condition by improving metabolism. #MHAM2024.
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“We need to approach studying diet as we would studying drugs.”. @davidludwigmd discusses the need for large-scale well-designed well-funded trials of dietary interventions similar to trials funded by #BigPharma for medications and surgery.
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s destigmatize mental health conditions & prioritize treatment for those in need. Join the conversation & learn how the metabolic & mitochondrial theory of mental illness can help from Harvard psychiatrist @ChrisPalmerMD: .
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Good post from @bigfatsurprise Now that the US election is over, we want to see our health take center stage. Revising or dismantling the US Dietary guidelines needs to be part of that mission for health. Do you agree?.
Whatever your views on the election, now is the time to reverse chronic disease in America. We have a chance. @RobertKennedyJr @NicoleShanahan .The single most important thing we can do is to fix the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans--by far the most powerful lever affecting
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One of the fundamental changes that occurs on a therapeutic ketogenic diet is a shift in #brainenergy metabolism. As blood ketones increase, the brain reduces the amount of glucose it takes in and, instead, increases its reliance on ketones for energy. Check out this explainer
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Should you worry about heart health if your #LDL cholesterol goes up on #Keto?. A recent study by @realDaveFeldman @BudoffMd @nicknorwitz & others showed NO significant differences in coronary plaque in #LMHR compared to a lower LDL group. Hear more:.
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“It was like a light switch came on in his brain…he started talking about having hope for the future.”. Dr. Mary Newport discusses how #KetogenicTherapy w/ #MCTs improved her husband’s #Alzheimers symptoms. Watch the full video:.
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Lauren from @LWSchizophrenia has been documenting her experience using a medical #keto diet and other metabolic therapies to treat her #schizoaffective disorder in real time over the last four months. She has seen incredible results and even reports that she is sending her
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Ohio State's Jeff Volek has dedicated his career to studying ketogenic therapy, and his work showed that keto can reverse type 2 diabetes. His latest focus? Exploring #keto's impact on college students living with #depression. Learn about the study:
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Harvard's @McLeanHospital has launched a $2M clinical trial funded by @BaszuckiGroup to test ketogenic therapy for early phase bipolar and schizoaffective disorder. Chief of McLean's Division of Psychotic Disorders Dr. @dost_ongur, and the lead investigator, Dr. Virginie-Anne
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Interested in learning more about #metabolicpsychiatry or metabolic health more broadly? . Read one of the books from our curated list, including "Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind" by @GeorgiaEdeMD and "Brain Energy" by @ChrisPalmerMD!.
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For many, achieving remission from a serious mental illness seems unimaginable. But as Metabolic Mind’s Hannah Warren shares, metabolic interventions, like ketogenic therapy, have allowed her to put her #bipolar disorder, or as she now refers to it, neurometabolic dysfunction,
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“Diet and fasting approaches aim to restore the health of neurons.”. That’s what sparked Dr. Matthew Phillips’ interest in studying #KetogenicTherapy to treat #Alzheimers, #Parkinsons, and brain cancer. Watch the full video w/ @drclphillips:.
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Despite being treated as separate conditions, many mental illnesses share common underlying factors. As @ChrisPalmerMD explains, disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and even Alzheimer’s disease all involve some level of neuroinflammation, metabolic
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Did you know psychiatrists are treating mental illness w/ nutritional ketosis? 7 Metabolic Mind awardees each received $100k for their innovative work. Hear from recipients @ChrisPalmerMD, @GeorgiaEdeMD, Dr. Albert Danan, & @IgnacioCuaranta in this vid. ⬇️.
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One way that ketogenic therapy may help reduce symptoms of psychiatric disorders is through ketones acting as a direct energy source to the brain. @ChrisPalmerMD has brought to light the role of brain energy in mental illness. Dr. Palmer's theory is inspired in part by research
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Harvard-trained psychiatrist w/ 2 decades of clinical experience shares how #KetogenicTherapy has led to dramatic improvements in both mental & metabolic health for patients with severe suicidal #depression.
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Pioneering hope: Board-certified psychiatrist @loricalabresemd's case series highlights complete remission of depression and anxiety in 3 patients using ketogenic therapy. In our interview, Dr. Calabrese shared that the rapid improvements in anxiety were striking. Patients also
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"We don't have medications that do all the great things that #KetogenicDiet does for our brain.". That's why @KetoCounselor is trying to make sure there are more clinical psychology professionals trained in supporting people using #KetoForMentalHealth.
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"The humble ketone body is far more than just a source of energy." Very well done video about a recent rodent study suggesting ketones help remove damaged proteins in the brain. Worth a watch.
Ketone Bodies Clear Damaged Proteins in the Brain. Ketone bodies, known for their role in energy metabolism during fasting, have been shown to directly interact with damaged proteins in the brain, aiding their clearance through autophagy. Researchers discovered that the ketone
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For years, bipolar disorder has been thought of as strictly a psychological disorder. But what if it’s deeply tied to metabolic health? @IainCampbellPhD lived the connection firsthand. After struggling with severe symptoms, he accidentally discovered the power of ketogenic
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Congrats to @realDaveFeldman @nicknorwitz @BudoffMd and colleagues for presenting their groundbreaking research. We encourage everyone to watch the video presentation and subsequent Q&A session, as research like this comes with caveats and nuances. For instance, one question.
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨.BREAKING: @BudoffMd has now presented the matched analysis for: .KETO (#LMHRstudy) vs Control (#MiHeart).-🙏Please RT🙏-. METHODS – 80 Participants of #LMHRstudy fell within #MiHeart age range and were then matched 1:1 for age, gender, race, diabetes mellitus,
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"It's been the most powerful intervention that I have seen in my career.". Dr. Matt Bernstein, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and CMO of @EllenhornPACT, discusses his experiences using #ketogenictherapy as an intervention for serious mental illness in his practice. #MHAM2024
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💡 Is high LDL always a cause for concern?. In our latest interview, @realDaveFeldman and @nicknorwitz dive into the findings from their new @JACCJournals publication, which explores a crucial question for those on ketogenic diets: What happens when LDL cholesterol rises, even if
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