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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 alongside first-line treatments, like antidepressants and CBT, it may enhance therapeutic outcomes, leading to faster and more robust improvements in symptoms.
In this interview, Dr. Nick Fabiano, a psychiatry resident and researcher at the University of Ottawa, joins Metabolic Mind to explore the emerging evidence behind creatine as a potential tool for improving mood and supporting mental health.
In this episode we dive into:
What creatine is and how it works in the body and brainThe growing body of research linking creatine to improvements in depression symptomsHow creatine may enhance energy metabolism in the brain—a key focus of metabolic psychiatryIts synergy with other treatments, including SSRIs and cognitive behavioral therapyPractical considerations around dosing, diet, and safetyThe difference between dietary and supplemental creatineCreatine & sleep deprivationCreatine is a well-studied, widely available supplement, and its low risk profile makes it an intriguing candidate for further exploration in psychiatric care. While more research is needed, this conversation is a hopeful and informed look at a promising metabolic intervention.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Nick Fabiano
X: https://x.com/NTFabiano?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Resources Mentioned:
Dietary creatine intake and depression risk among U.S. adults
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-020-0741-xA Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Creatine Monohydrate Augmentation for Enhanced Response to a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor in Women With Major Depressive Disorder
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.12010009Efficacy and safety profile of oral creatine monohydrate in add-on to cognitive-behavioural therapy in depression: An 8-week pilot, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled feasibility and exploratory trial in an under-resourced area
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroneuro.2024.10.004CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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The first-ever clinical trial of ketogenic therapy for pediatric bipolar disorder is now enrolling.
In March, we announced two new initiatives funded by the Baszucki Group aiming to explore ketogenic metabolic therapy in pediatric bipolar patients.
The first major initiative—now actively enrolling participants—is a multi-site clinical trial conducted by four institutions within the Baszucki Group-funded Child and Adolescent Bipolar Network (CABIN): the UCLA Semel Institute, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
In this video, Dr. David Miklowitz, a renowned expert in adolescent bipolar disorder and the study’s lead investigator, joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss the new trial.
As a Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute and Senior Clinical Research Fellow at Oxford University, Dr. Miklowitz brings decades of insight to the discussion. Together, they explore the design and objectives of this groundbreaking study and share how families in Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Denver, and Pittsburgh can take part in this important research effort aimed at transforming outcomes for young people living with bipolar disorder.
In this interview you’ll learn:
✅ The challenges of diagnosing bipolar disorder in kids and teens
✅ How family involvement impacts long-term outcomes
✅ Why standard treatment approaches may not always work for adolescents
✅ The potential benefits of ketogenic therapy as an adjunctive treatment
For those interested in enrolling in the study, visit the link below to learn more about the study, the participant criteria, and how to enroll!
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06920940?term=miklowitz&rank=1Expert Featured:
Dr. David Miklowitz
https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/david-miklowitz
Resources Mentioned:
Living Well with Bipolar Disorder by Dr. David MiklowitzCMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Could ketogenic therapy change the future of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment?
The CDC estimates that 1 in 36 children are affected by ASD but due to the wide variety of signs and symptoms associated, it’s likely that this doesn’t account for everyone impacted. And treatment options are scarce and vary in effectiveness.
In this video, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dr. Eline Dekeyster, Assistant Professor at Leiden University and Head of the Lifestyle Brain Interaction research group, to explore how nutritional ketosis may support individuals with autism and other brain-based conditions.
Dr. Dekeyster brings a rare blend of personal insight and scientific expertise. She opens up about her own experience with mood disorders and how ketosis helped shift her mental energy, leading her to dedicate her research to metabolic psychiatry.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
The early but promising evidence supporting ketogenic therapy in autism spectrum disorderThe metabolic and neurological mechanisms involvedA real-life case of a child with ASD whose symptoms improved on a ketogenic diet and the troubling response from the medical systemThe challenges and strategies around adherence to ketogenic interventions in neurodivergent populationsDr. Dekeyster’s vision for a collaborative, individualized care model that includes dietary, medical, and emotional supportWhile more research is needed to fully understand the impact of nutritional therapies for autism spectrum disorder, ketogenic therapy may offer meaningful hope to individuals and families navigating the challenges of ASD today.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Eline Dekeyster
https://www.instagram.com/lbi.research/
CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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What if everything we thought we knew about cholesterol and heart disease risk… doesn’t apply to everyone?
In this episode, world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Matthew Budoff unpacks the results of a landmark one-year study tracking 100 lean, metabolically healthy individuals on a ketogenic diet with extremely elevated LDL levels.
Dr. Budoff is the Program Director, Director of Cardiac CT, and the endowed chair of preventive cardiology at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
In this interview, Dr. Scher and Dr. Budoff further break down the results of his new publication, which used advanced imaging to demonstrate that LDL cholesterol and ApoB levels are not associated with plaque progression in Lean-Mass Hyper Responders following a ketogenic diet.
📊 Surprising insights:
Elevated LDL and ApoB did not predict plaque progressionSome participants with LDLs over 500 showed no plaque at allA few participants even experienced plaque regressionExisting plaque—not LDL-C or ApoB—did predict plaque accumulation in this populationDr. Budoff explains what these results mean for clinicians, for patients using ketogenic therapy as a medical intervention, and for the broader conversation around cardiovascular disease risk.
“It is important that clinicians, along with the general public, are made aware that personalized, data-driven approaches to assessing risk should be considered based on individual conditions,” said Dr. Budoff. “The existence of this phenotype suggests that alternative markers or tests should be used to establish metabolic health in some cases.”
🎬 These exciting new findings are featured in Dave Feldman and Jen Isenhart’s upcoming documentary, The Cholesterol Code, the story of how a software engineer conducts a groundbreaking study on an unusual group of people—lean, healthy individuals whose doctors are convinced they’ll die young. Real stories of healing with ketogenic diets provide a blueprint for using food as powerful medicine.
Visit cholesterolcodemovie.com to learn more about the film and to be the first to hear about private screenings and the general release in the fall.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Matthew BudoffX: https://x.com/budoffmd?lang=enhttps://lundquist.org/matthew-budoff-mdResources Mentioned:
Plaque Begets Plaque, ApoB Does Not
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686Diagnostic and Preventative Cardiovascular Imaging Center
calciumscan.comCMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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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 supplemental table comparing this study to others on LDL and plaque progression.
In this episode of the Metabolic Mind Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Budoff, a world-renowned cardiologist, cardiac CT researcher, and the study's lead investigator, to discuss the the supplemental table, what the plaque markers mean, and how this fits into the discussion of high- vs -low-risk plaque progression.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ What PAV (Percent Atheroma Volume) is, what it actually measures, and why it matters
✅ Why a 50% increase in plaque may sound scary, but can be deceiving
✅ The difference between “treatment-naive” and “treated” participants
✅ What the Miami Heart Study comparison reveals about keto, LDL, and plaque
✅ Why LDL alone may not tell the whole story about heart disease risk
✅ How some high-risk individuals may still benefit from statins and other therapies
This study doesn’t answer whether keto causes heart disease or not. Instead, it shows that high LDL on a ketogenic diet is not a reliable predictor of plaque progression across all individuals. What is predictive? The presence of existing plaque.
💡 Key takeaway: Relying on surrogate markers of heart disease, like LDL and ApoB, is not the best way to assess heart disease risk in all populations.
If you're concerned about how elevated LDL may be affecting your heart health, the best next step is to speak with your doctor about cardiac imaging to directly assess plaque and gain a clearer picture of your individual risk.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Matthew BudoffX: https://x.com/budoffmd?lang=enhttps://lundquist.org/matthew-budoff-mdResources Mentioned:
Plaque Begets Plaque, ApoB Does Not
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Is LDL cholesterol the best way to measure and predict heart disease?
New research suggests no!
Dave Feldman is an engineer turned citizen scientist who has devoted his life to understanding a phenomenon that some individuals around the world are experiencing: a robust increase in LDL cholesterol while on a ketogenic diet.
Dave’s past research has identified a unique phenotype dubbed Lean Mass Hyper-Responders (LMHRs). LMHRs respond to ketogenic therapy with a metabolic profile that includes elevated LDL-C and ApoB levels with otherwise healthy metabolic markers, including low triglycerides, high HDL, low blood pressure, low insulin resistance, and low BMI.
In Dave’s most recent publication, what most doctors would consider dangerously high LDL levels in LMHRs did not correlate with an increased risk of heart disease.
In this video, Dr. Bret Scher sits down with Dave Feldman to discuss this groundbreaking study and its implications for ketogenic therapy and cardiology.
Key Takeaways:
LMHRs on a long-term ketogenic diet who show elevated LDL can show robust metabolic healthLDL-C and ApoB were not linked to plaque progression in LMHRsExisting plaque did predict future plaque accumulation in LMHRsIndividualized approaches to cardiovascular risk assessment are crucial to serve this group better.🎬 These exciting new findings are featured in Dave Feldman and Jen Isenhart’s upcoming documentary, The Cholesterol Code, the story of how one engineer’s health experiment sparks a global investigation, exposing myths about cholesterol and reshaping our understanding of heart health. Real stories of healing from disease with ketogenic diets provide a blueprint for using food as powerful medicine.
Visit cholesterolcodemovie.com to learn more about the film and to be the first to hear about private screenings and the general release in the fall.
Expert Featured:
Dave FeldmanCEO, Citizen Science Foundation
https://x.com/realDaveFeldman
Cholesterol Code website: https://cholesterolcode.com/
Resources Mentioned:
Coronary Artery Plaque Progression in Asymptomatic Lean Mass Hyper-Responders: A Case Series
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.101686CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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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 remission was possible?
Dr. David Unwin, a UK-based NHS physician, has demonstrated how low-carb and ketogenic interventions can lead to drug-free diabetes remission. His work has transformed patient outcomes and challenged conventional medical guidelines.
In this interview, Dr. Unwin shares how he has helped over 150 patients achieve drug-free remission using a low-carb ketogenic approach. We also cover:
🔹 The science behind reversing type 2 diabetes
🔹 How his NHS clinic has achieved one of the highest diabetes remission rates in the world
🔹 The role of real-world data in changing medical practice
🔹 The resistance from traditional healthcare and how to overcome it
🔹 Why media coverage and patient success stories are crucial for spreading awareness
🔹 Practical tips for patients and doctors interested in metabolic health
Dr. Unwin's research-backed approach challenges conventional wisdom and offers a hopeful alternative for those struggling with metabolic conditions.
Join Dr. Bret Scher as he and Dr. Unwin dive into the science, data, and real-world applications of ketogenic therapy not just for diabetes, but for metabolic and mental health as well.
#MetabolicHealth #KetogenicTherapy #DiabetesRemission
Expert Featured:
Dr. David Unwin
X: https://x.com/lowcarbgp?lang=en
Resources Mentioned
What predicts drug-free type 2 diabetes remission? Insights from an eight-year general practice cohort studyRenal function in patients following a low carbohydrate diet for type 2 diabetes: a review of the literature and analysis of routine clinical data from a primary care service over 7 yearsDr. Tro Kalayjian Publishes Research Paper Confirming the Benefits of Lifesyle-Based Metabolic CareTOWARD HealthDr. Unwin’s Low Carb Diet SheetCMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Not all medical research is created equal, so how do we know which studies to trust?
The phrase evidence-based medicine (EBM) is often misunderstood and misused. What does it truly mean to rely on evidence in clinical decision-making?
Dr. Gordon Guyatt, the father of the term evidence-based medicine, explains how to assess scientific studies, understand the strength of different types of evidence, and apply findings to clinical decisions.
Want to make better-informed health decisions? This interview will help you learn how to critically assess medical evidence for yourself. In this conversation, Dr. Guyatt breaks down:
✅ Why some studies are more trustworthy than others✅ The limitations of observational studies in nutrition and medicine✅ How the GRADE framework categorizes evidence from high to low certainty
✅ How to critically assess nutrition and mental health research
✅ The importance of patient values in clinical decision-making
As new chronic disease treatments emerge from rapidly evolving research, understanding the quality of evidence is more important than ever. The ability to distinguish robust data from weak correlations isn’t just a skill—it’s essential for making informed, effective decisions in patient care.
#MetabolicMind #EvidenceBasedMedicine #MedicalResearch #NutritionScience #GRADEMethod #HealthDecisions
Expert Featured:
Dr. Gordon Guyatt, MD
Resources Mentioned:
Core GRADE Workshop
CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Can the ketogenic diet help kids with bipolar disorder? We are excited to announce new research is finally exploring this question.
The ketogenic diet was first discovered over 100 years ago for children with epilepsy. Could ketogenic therapy also improve mental health outcomes for youth with serious conditions like bipolar disorder? Dr. Kirk Nylen joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss two groundbreaking studies underway that are tackling this question head-on.
In this episode, they dive into:
🔬 The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Network (CABIN) study – a multi-site RCT testing ketogenic therapy in pediatric bipolar disorder
🏥 Children’s Mental Health Resource Center (CMHRC) study – A real-world pilot study exploring the practical application of ketogenic interventions for kids with bipolar
🛠️ How data emerging from these studies could add new tools to clinicians' toolboxes
As the youth mental health epidemic continues to rise, we must continue to pursue better solutions. We are hopeful that this research will not only expand treatment options but also inspire more pediatric clinicians to consider the powerful role ketogenic therapy can play in improving mental health outcomes for children.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Kirk Nylen, PhD
Managing Director of Neuroscience as Baszucki Group
Resources Mentioned
Children’s Mental Health Resource Center
https://cmhrc.orgCMEs Mentioned
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to ketogenic interventions for pediatrics and Kirk Nylen, PhD.2:17 - The history of ketogenic therapies in pediatrics. How safe are ketogenic therapies for children?6:37 - Bipolar study on children: background of the Child Bipolar Network study. How are they testing and what are they looking for?10:11 - How does the Children’s Mental Health Resource Center address the gaps in pediatric bipolar research?13:25 - Summary of the state of research on ketogenic therapies for bipolar in children and what questions remain. -
Can you safely taper off psychiatric medications? And what are the potential harms of long-term psychiatric care?
Laura Delano spent years as a professional patient, navigating psychiatric diagnoses, multiple medications, and a life defined by treatment.
In this interview, Laura discusses her 13-year experience as a psychiatric patient, the impact of long-term medication use, and how she took control of her health to successfully taper off multiple psychiatric drugs.
Now, as the founder of Inner Compass Initiative and author of Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance (available March 18, 2025), she’s dedicated to helping others navigate informed choices about psychiatric medications, diagnoses, and withdrawal.
💡 In this episode, we cover:
✅ Laura’s personal story of polypharmacy and its effects
✅ The impact of long-term psychiatric medication
✅ The challenges of tapering and withdrawal
✅ How Laura has rebuilt her life beyond medications
✅ How Laura built a nonprofit to support others on the same path
✅ The role of diet, lifestyle, and community in mental health recovery
✅ Why informed consent is crucial for psychiatric treatment decisions
✅ The mission of Inner Compass Initiative
Laura’s new book Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance is available March 18, 2025.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This conversation includes discussion of suicidality and a suicide attempt. Please take care when watching.
#MentalHealth #Psychiatry #Deprescribing #PsychiatricMedication #Tapering #MetabolicPsychiatry
Expert Featured:
Laura Delano
Resources Mentioned:
Inner Compass Initiative
https://www.theinnercompass.org/Laura’a New Book: Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance
https://www.amazon.com/Unshrunk-Story-Psychiatric-Treatment-Resistance/dp/1984880489The Challenges of Going off Psychiatric Drugs
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-challenge-of-going-off-psychiatric-drugsCMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Brain Energy and metabolism appear to play critical roles in the development and treatment of psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. And emerging research suggests that our gene expression influences how our brain uses energy, thus linking the fields of genetics and metabolism.
In this episode, Dr. Harry Pantazopoulos, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss fascinating new research into the relationship between gene expression and metabolism in serious mental illness.
Dr. Pantazopoulos’ study reveals a fascinating insight: while metabolic dysfunction is a common feature of serious mental illnesses, each condition exhibits its own distinct patterns of altered gene expression that impacts metabolic function. This suggests that the underlying metabolic dysfunction in mental illness arises through different mechanisms unique to each disorder.
In this interview you will learn:
The benefits of studying metabolic function and gene expression of the amygdala Which genes show altered expression in each mental illness, and how these changes affect metabolism How shifting the brain’s energy source from glucose to ketones could offer a promising way to address changes in metabolic gene expression How these study findings could translate to targeted clinical care
Although these findings are not yet ready to directly influence clinical psychiatric care models, they provide a critical foundation for future research aimed at tailoring metabolic therapies to the unique needs of each individual.
Expert Featured:
Harry Pantazopoulos, MD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-pantazopoulos-04460413/
X: @HarryPantazopo1
Studies Mentioned:
Transcriptomic Analysis of the Amygdala in Subjects with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder Reveals Differentially Altered Metabolic Pathways
Differentially Altered Metabolic Pathways in the Amygdala of Subjects with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Is psychiatry stuck in the 19th century? For decades, psychiatry has relied on trial and error but is there a better way to provide precise, personalized, and preventative treatment?
Dr. Alexander Niculescu, professor of psychiatry at the University of Arizona and CEO of MindX Sciences, is at the cutting edge of transforming psychiatry into an objective, data-driven field. With blood tests evaluating specific biomarkers, doctors may now be able to measure mental health, better understand symptoms, and predict which treatments will work best.
In this conversation, Dr. Niculescu explains how his research is helping reshape how we diagnose and treat mental illness allowing for a more personalized approach and potentially better outcomes. He shares research demonstrating how utilizing biomarkers can allow practitioners to better understand the current state of a patient’s mental health to assist in prevention and tailor both medications and lifestyle interventions for better outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why psychiatry is still practiced like 19th-century medicine and how to modernize itHow blood tests can pinpoint the right treatment for a patient including lifestyle interventions, medication choice, and dosingHow blood tests can identify the nuanced difference between mental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder at a biological levelWhy these tests could be more reliable than genetic testingHow early screening could help prevent serious mental illnessThe future of personalized lifestyle recommendations for mental healthAt Metabolic Mind, we believe mental health care must evolve to incorporate metabolic interventions alongside innovative diagnostic tools. Our vision is a future where the metabolic health of every individual is assessed and addressed with evidence-based interventions, leading to improved mental health for all.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Alexander Niculescu
https://mindxsciences.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-niculescu-md-phd-b460a75/
Studies Mentioned:
Special Report: Precise, Personalized, and Preventive Psychiatry
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2024.12.12.27
CMEs Mentioned
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Is it possible for ketogenic therapy to significantly reduce schizoaffective symptoms in 2 weeks? What about putting symptoms into complete remission in 6 weeks?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Nicole Laurent joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss her newly published case series showcasing the dramatic improvements in individuals with schizoaffective disorder using ketogenic metabolic therapy.
In this interview, Nicole shares:
The life-changing stories from the patients and their familiesHow she collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure better outcomesHow she determines the right type of ketogenic diet for each patientThe role of nutrient deficiencies and supplementation in treatmentHow medications were handled and her perspective on medication changes with ketogenic therapyThe profound transformations in her patients’ lives, including returning to school and regaining independenceThese stories offer hope and add to the growing evidence that ketogenic therapy can help individuals struggling with mental illness.
Want to hear more real-life experiences of people reclaiming their mental health through metabolic therapy? Hear from our community of experts by experience, including their challenges, setbacks, and successes on the path to recovery at metabolicmind.org/think-smart.
Expert Featured:
Nicole Laurent, LMHC
https://mentalhealthketo.com/
Founder and Medical Director of Mental Health KetoX: @KetoCounselor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nlaurent/
Instagram: mentalhealthketo/
Studies Mentioned
Ketogenic metabolic therapy for schizoaffective disorder: a retrospective case series of psychotic symptom remission and mood recovery
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1506304
CMEs Mentioned
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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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 delves into the link between metabolic health and mental well-being.
Dr. Campbell shares how his recent study reveals a correlation between higher ketone levels and improvements in mood, energy, impulsivity, and anxiety in patients with bipolar disorder. He also highlights the intriguing brain imaging results that indicate reductions in brain glutamate, hinting at one of the potential mechanisms behind ketogenic therapy's effectiveness.
Key Topics Covered:
The correlation between ketone levels and mood stabilizationDr. Campbell’s personal journey using ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorderHow ketosis impacts brain glutamate levelsThe role of metabolic psychiatry in treating mental illnessThe future of metabolic treatments at the newly established UK Metabolic Psychiatry HubDr. Campbell's pioneering work at the Metabolic Psychiatry Hub is advancing the field of metabolic psychiatry by integrating research and treatment, demonstrating how ketogenic therapy can be a powerful tool for addressing both metabolic and mental health in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
New Study:
A Pilot Study of a Ketogenic Diet in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical, Metabolic and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Findings
https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.841Experts Featured:
Dr. Iain Campbell
X: @IainCampbellPhD
www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Do psychiatric medications alter brain energy and metabolic health?
Dr. Stephen Cunnane, a professor and researcher at the University of Sherbrooke, has been at the forefront of studying glucose and ketone metabolism in the aging brain, pioneering advanced imaging techniques to measure how the brain utilizes these critical energy sources with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
While glucose PET imaging has long been used to study brain energy metabolism, Dr. Cunnane’s team was the first to develop ketone PET imaging, allowing researchers to look at the relationship between glucose and ketone metabolism in the brain and understand how ketones support brain function when it struggles to use glucose for energy.
Now, Dr. Cunnane has turned his attention to metabolic psychiatry and is working on a new study looking at brain energy metabolism in individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. This study will allow researchers insights into the metabolic state of the brain at the onset of major mental illness and how psychiatric medications influence brain energy use.
In this episode, you will learn:
How the brain uses fuel as we age – Why glucose metabolism declines over time and how ketones may compensate in aging and neurodegenerative conditions.The first ketone PET imaging studies – How Dr. Cunnane’s team developed a method to directly measure ketone uptake in the brain and compare it to glucose metabolismPsychosis and brain energy metabolism – Examining glucose and ketone utilization in first-episode psychosis before and after antipsychotic treatment.Carbohydrate reduction in older adults – Findings from a study showing how moderate carb restriction improved metabolic and mental health in retirement home residents independent of weight loss.Parkinson’s disease and ketones – Investigating how exercise, exogenous ketones, and carbohydrate restriction may enhance brain energy supply and improve symptoms.Dr. Cunnane has been a pioneer in the field of ketogenic therapy and brain energy. In addition to all the incredible work he is doing in the aging brain, we are excited to see his new research focusing on such critical components of metabolic psychiatry.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Stephen Cunnane
https://recherche-cerveau-sherbrooke.ca/en/laboratory-team/
Studies Mentioned
A reduced carbohydrate diet improves glycemic regulation in hyperglycemic older people in a retirement home: the SAGE study
https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2024-0277
Resources Mentioned
Brain Research Team Website
https://recherche-cerveau-sherbrooke.ca/en/
Revolutionizing Assisted Living: Hal Cranmer's Ketogenic & Carnivore Approach to Senior Wellness
https://youtu.be/s86CFw0qhVc?feature=shared
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources athttps://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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How can we make sense of conflicting studies? One paper suggests a ketogenic diet reduces all-cause mortality, while another claims it raises blood pressure. Are large-scale survey tools like NHANES—the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey—really the best way to answer these complex questions?
In this insightful interview, Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota, an internal medicine clinician, educator, and data enthusiast, explains how to critically evaluate research findings. He highlights the strengths and limitations of different types of studies, using engaging analogies to help you better understand when and how to apply research conclusions.
In this video you’ll learn:
The importance of choosing the right tool (study) for the task Strengths and weaknesses of large population studies like NHANES Practical advice for interpreting conflicting health and nutrition researchIf you're passionate about understanding health research and making evidence-based decisions, this interview is a must-watch!
Expert Featured:
Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota
X: @AdrianSotoMota
Studies Mentioned
Ketogenic diets are associated with an elevated risk of hypertension: Insights from a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES 2007–2018
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcrp.2024.200342
Comparing Very Low-Carbohydrate vs DASH Diets for Overweight or Obese Adults With Hypertension and Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Trial
https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.2968
The ketogenic diet has the potential to decrease all-cause mortality without a concomitant increase in cardiovascular-related mortality
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73384-x
CMEs Mentioned
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616
Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615
Follow our channel for more insights and education from Dr. Bret Scher, including interviews with leading experts in metabolic psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/.
About us
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Pediatric and adolescent mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD, are reaching alarming levels and affecting millions worldwide. While the causes are still being explored, one potential contributing factor is the rising metabolic health epidemic, fueled by a harmful food environment.
With current treatment options often coming with challenging side effects and failing to provide lasting relief, many families are turning to innovative, evidence-based solutions to support their children’s well-being and long-term development.
In this interview, Dr. Lori Calabrese, a board-certified psychiatrist, shares her pioneering work in youth mental health care and discusses her experiences implementing ketogenic therapies in children and young adults.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
What’s the difference between ketogenic therapy for adults vs. children? How to introduce ketogenic therapy to children and young adults The importance of having families on board with ketogenic therapy How to help children and young adults adhere to ketogenic therapiesEveryone deserves access to better mental health care, especially the young minds that hold the future to our society.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Lori Calabrese
X: @loricalabresemd
LoriCalabreseMD.com
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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How Is a ketogenic diet different for women, and what impact does a ketogenic diet have on women’s hormones? The ketogenic diet sparks a lot of questions when it comes to women’s health—and for good reason. Social media and the internet are flooded with conflicting information. Fortunately, Dr. Madison Kackley, a research scientist at Ohio State University, brings evidence-based insights in this episode. As the leader of the SHE IS Laboratory, Dr. Kackley and her team are uncovering the unique ways ketogenic interventions can impact women’s health, considering crucial factors like hormonal fluctuations, menstrual cycles, and key life stages such as postpartum and perimenopause.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Insights from the SHE IS Lab on ketogenic therapies for PCOS, postpartum depression, perimenopause, and more. How ketogenic therapies are helping restore menstrual cycles and improve hormonal health. The importance of personalized approaches and cycle tracking in women's health research. When ketone supplements may be beneficial for women’s health. How to adjust exercise and nutrition for different stages of the menstrual cycle.Join us as Dr. Kackley shares her passion for addressing the gaps in women-specific health studies and the promising future of metabolic-based interventions for women’s health.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Madison Kackley
X: @KackleyMLPhD
CMEs Mentioned:
Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of Hope
https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-major-mental-illness-with-dietary-change-9616
Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615
Follow our channel for more insights and education from Dr. Bret Scher, including interviews with leading experts in metabolic psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/.
About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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Mental health care is at a critical crossroads. Millions of people are searching for effective treatments, yet conventional options often fall short, leaving many without significant or lasting relief. Compounding this issue is the lack of funding directed toward exploring novel, root-cause therapies. The urgency for change is clear.
Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist and the author of Brain Energy, has been instrumental in raising awareness about the metabolic nature of mental illness. His pioneering work highlights how conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia often stem from underlying metabolic dysfunctions, including glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
In this interview, Dr. Palmer dives into the science behind mental illnesses and shares groundbreaking insights into how ketogenic therapy is changing lives.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
Why the current mental health system struggles to provide effective care How ketogenic therapies and lifestyle changes are reshaping psychiatry The role of mitochondria and metabolism in brain health The urgent need for research on tapering medications safely The current state of mental health research funding and the path towards systemic change Why mental illness should be viewed as a systemic condition, not just a brain disorderThis conversation highlights the urgent need for change in psychiatry, how metabolic therapies are offering new hope for those living with mental illness, and the path towards more effective evidence based care and better patient outcomes.
Expert Featured:
Dr. Chris Palmer
X: @ChrisPalmerMD
www.ChrisPalmerMD.com
Purchase Brain Energy: https://brainenergy.com/#order-window
Studies Mentioned
Beyond comorbidities: metabolic dysfunction as a root cause of neuropsychiatric disorders
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-advances/article/abs/beyond-comorbidities-metabolic-dysfunction-as-a-root-cause-of-neuropsychiatric-disorders/9B7489EF96DCA9F41005DD7E61B27023The Ketogenic Diet as a Transdiagnostic Treatment for Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40501-024-00339-4CMEs Mentioned
Brain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
https://www.mycme.com/courses/brain-energy-the-metabolic-theory-of-mental-illness-9615Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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What comes to mind when you think of assisted living? Likely not vibrant residents, nutritious meals, and improved physical and mental health—but Hal Cranmer is working to change that narrative.
In this inspiring interview, Hal shares how his innovative approach to senior care integrates ketogenic and carnivore nutrition to boost activity, memory, and overall well-being in his facilities.
Dive into the secrets of Hal’s success and learn how he’s transforming the lives of seniors by prioritizing health and vitality. If you’re passionate about holistic health or senior wellness, this is a story you won’t want to miss!
Expert Featured:
Hal Cranmer
https://aparadiseforparents.com/
X: @HalCranmer
Instagram: @assisted_living_hal_cranmer
Follow our channel for more insights and education from Dr. Bret Scher, including interviews with leading experts in metabolic psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/.
About us
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.
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