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🧵🧠 It’s Mental Health Awareness Month!. Did you know that Mental Health Awareness Month originally started as Mental Health Week?. 📅What started as a one-week campaign in 1949 has grown into a month-long movement, reflective of the rising prevalence and urgency of addressing.
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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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🧵🧠 New research published in PNAS reveals something profound about the aging brain, the power of nutrition, and why midlife may be the most powerful time for metabolic intervention.
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🧵The Keto and Plaque Progression Debate. There has been a lot of discussion about the new Keto-CTA study ( looking at LDL cholesterol, ApoB, plaque progression and cardiovascular risk in Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHR) on keto. Two of the biggest.
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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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BREAKING NEWS: Stanford study shows keto improves severe mental illness. The results of the first U.S.-based clinical trial since 1965 to examine the therapeutic effects of a ketogenic dietary intervention on serious mental illness have been published.
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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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At just 16, after her grandfather fell ill, Grace Price embarked on a two-year mission to uncover the true cause of cancer. Her dedication culminated in the documentary "Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness," which has garnered over 4.5 million views on X. Through her research, Grace
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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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Is a ketogenic diet an effective, affordable, and sustainable solution for long-term metabolic health?. A new publication looking at the real-world implementation of ketogenic therapy challenges the misconception that a ketogenic diet is unsustainable or too expensive. 82% of
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At #ADA2024 Abbott announces plans to develop an integrated continuous #ketone & glucose monitor. Their angle is DKA prevention, but it has tremendous potential for Metabolic Psychiatry and other uses of ketogenic therapy
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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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We are thrilled today to introduce THINK+SMART, a new community-inspired tool from Metabolic Mind designed to help individuals take control of their mental health. THINK+SMART is an acronym that describes a metabolic approach to mental health. THINK stands for therapeutic
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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!.
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🎉 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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In grade school, we learned: “Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.” But there’s so much more to the story. “Mitochondria function like cellular processors, like little antennas that can receive information, integrate information, and then produce signals that influence
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There’s been a lot of buzz—and confusion—about the new Keto-CTA study, examining plaque progression in Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs). Much of the social media debate has centered on whether high LDL on keto is safe or dangerous, driven largely by how to interpret the
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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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Can ketogenic therapy be use to treat OCD?. A recent case series suggests that the ketogenic diet may significantly reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and even bring some individuals into remission. Here’s what happened. 🧵👇.
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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.
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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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Could it be that only 5-7% of individuals with mental health conditions in the U.S. receive highly effective treatment?. Let that sink in. Our medical system is failing to deliver effective evidence-based, solutions to millions of people that are relying on it for care. Harvard
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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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"There's nothing like [a very low-carb ketogenic diet]. There's no technology, and there's no medication that reliably [lowers blood glucose to non-diabetic levels].". Type-1 diabetes researcher and advocate Andrew Koutnik, PhD, has used ketogenic therapy for his type-1 diabetes
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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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NEWS FLASH: Baszucki Group has awarded $6M to University of Pittsburg for an RCT to study clinical efficacy and mechanisms of action of a ketogenic diet's therapeutic effect in bipolar disorder. We could not be more excited to share that as part of its new ReTHINK Bipolar
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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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Is high LDL cholesterol always a red flag for heart disease? New research says… maybe not. ➡️ Plaque Begets Plaque, ApoB Does Not. New research from The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center challenges the long-held
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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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🧵 Groundbreaking New Brain Metabolism Findings. 🧠Your brain runs on energy, and tiny power plants inside your cells, called mitochondria, make it happen. But not all parts of the brain have the same energy needs. 🔍A new study mapped mitochondrial activity across the brain to.
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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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Reducing inflammation is one of the key ways ketogenic metabolic therapies can support mental health. In a Stanford study published earlier this year, participants who adhered closely to a ketogenic diet saw an impressive 37% reduction in hs-CRP, a critical marker of
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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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A new publication sets up therapeutic carbohydrate reduction to become standard of care in Type 1 Diabetes. Only 21% of individuals living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) manage to achieve the “target” A1C level of under 7—a target that is already far from the standard for a truly
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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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🗣️ Let’s clear this up: A ketogenic diet does NOT cause insulin resistance!. In fact, research and clinical experience demonstrate that low carbohydrate/ketogenic nutrition is one of the most effective ways to reverse insulin resistance and improve metabolic health. So why do
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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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Dr. Stephen Cunnane has been a pioneer in the fields of neurodegenerative disease, ketogenic therapy, and brain energy, being one of the first to demonstrate the metabolic changes in the aging brain and the role ketones can play in improving cognitive health in those living with
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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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Should you be adding blueberries to your oatmeal to improve your brain health, or have we been misled about a brain-healthy diet?. Metabolic therapies, including Ketogenic Therapy, or a keto diet, can be effective treatments for mental health conditions like anxiety, depression,
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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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Is coconut oil clogging your arteries, or could it actually reduce your risk of heart disease?. Coconut oil is unique—it’s plant-based, often seen as heart-healthy, yet rich in saturated fat, which has long been blamed for heart disease. So, which is it?. In this video, we break
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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?.
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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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Is it safe to stay on a ketogenic diet long term? Critics say it's risky. But nutritional ketosis is a natural state, and research shows medical keto can offer benefits in psychiatric conditions where meds often fall short. So, why the controversy?.
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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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Creatine isn’t just for gym gains, it supports your brain too!. Creatine is best known for boosting physical performance, but research has also identified its ability to improve areas of cognitive function like memory and mood. Research suggests that when creatine is used
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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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Can type 2 diabetes be reversed, eliminating the need for medications with completely normal blood sugar levels?. For decades, type 2 diabetes has been considered a chronic, progressive conditions and the standard approach has been to just manage it to slow it down. But what if
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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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Dr. Iain Campbell, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, discusses his groundbreaking pilot study on ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder with Dr. Bret Scher. Having personally experienced the benefits of ketosis for his own bipolar type II depression, Dr. Campbell
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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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Reducing carbs to induce ketosis can improve metabolic health and may also lead to better mental health, as the two are deeply connected. It's not just about cutting out foods like lentils, sweet potatoes, or melons because they’re "bad." It’s about transforming your body's
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Is high LDL cholesterol the best predictor of heart disease? No! More advanced tests—like coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and CT angiograms (CTA)—provide a direct look at your heart, rather than just a surrogate blood marker. But many people don’t understand how these tests
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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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Are all the mental health benefits from a keto diet due to weight loss? A small pilot trial can't tell us yes or no, but the potential is undeniable. Ketosis has proven neurological benefits beyond just calorie reduction. More randomized controlled trials are underway, but until
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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.
@NeuroscienceNew
Neuroscience News
6 months
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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@Metabolic_Mind
Metabolic Mind
2 months
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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Metabolic Mind
2 months
A “new” study once again claims butter is harmful. But does the data actually support this conclusion? And does the data apply to you?. In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the flaws in this research, including weak data, healthy user bias, and the resulting misleading
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@Metabolic_Mind
Metabolic Mind
1 year
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.
@realDaveFeldman
Dave Feldman
1 year
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨.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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@Metabolic_Mind
Metabolic Mind
1 year
"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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Metabolic Mind
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Metabolic Mind
8 months
💡 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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