Evidence-Based Medicine Was Never Meant to Silence Patients Seeking Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy The text critiques the misuse of evidence-based medicine (EBM) by clinicians, particularly regarding ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) for mental health. It emphasizes the importance of integrating patient values, clinical expertise, and available evidence to enable shared decision-making. Effective EBM practice involves respecting patient choices and fostering collaboration instead of shutting down conversations.
Carnitine and Ketone Production in Medical Ketogenic Diets This content discusses the importance of L-Carnitine in individuals on a ketogenic diet, particularly for those using it for mental health or neurological issues. It highlights that low carnitine levels can lead to negative health effects, including energy loss and elevated triglycerides, urging individuals to monitor their carnitine status.
Making Ketogenic Therapy Accessible for Psychiatric Recovery – A Nonprofit Story Making Ketogenic Therapy Accessible for Psychiatric Recovery – A Nonprofit Story This isn’t the usual kind of blog post you find here. It’s not an education piece around psychology or mental health. It’s not a ketogenic diet science breakdown. It’s something else. I am going to tell you the story behind my nonprofit and whyContinue reading “Making Ketogenic Therapy Accessible for Psychiatric Recovery – A Nonprofit Story”
Dorm Room Keto for Mental Health Keeping keto for mental health simple (and affordable) means choosing high-fat options made from healthy fats (coconut, avocado, olive, and animal fats), and nutrient-dense foods that require little to no prep. Stop telling yourself this can’t be done. It’s doable. It’s affordable. And if you are currently in really bad shape, I promise you thereContinue reading “Dorm Room Keto for Mental Health”
A public primer on systematic reviews What’s Coming and Why It Matters to the Future Adoption of Ketogenic Diets as a Standard of Care for Mental Illness Recently, a very important pilot study was published by Stanford University. And it’s important you understand how the publication of this pilot trial is building momentum in the metabolic psychiatry movement. They reported someContinue reading “A public primer on systematic reviews”
A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Introduction In this post, I will briefly outline some of the research showing that a ketogenic diet can be an excellent treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED). We will not be going into the underlying mechanisms involved in the pathology seen in Binge Eating Disorder (BED) or how the ketogenic diet can modify them. ThatContinue reading “A Brief Review of Research on Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED)”
Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Introduction I am very behind in writing this article. To be honest, I have avoided writing about the use of ketogenic diets with eating disorders completely. I didn’t want to deal with what I imagined would be the backlash from the clinical psychology community, which has a strong belief that any type of restriction inContinue reading “Ketogenic Diets as a Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED)”
Will exogenous BHB supplements treat my mental illness? Will exogenous BHB supplements treat my mental illness? I get it. You don’t want to change your diet. Totally understandable. And my answer to whether exogenous β-Hydroxybutyrate (also known as beta hydroxy-butyrate or BHB) supplements will treat your mental illness is that I don’t know. And even the experts on exogenous ketones don’t know. AlthoughContinue reading “Will exogenous BHB supplements treat my mental illness?”
Ketogenic Diet for Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Introduction I believe that the use of ketogenic diets as a treatment for substance use disorders may be woefully underutilized by individuals and treatment centers. I think this is a potential problem. Are there profound psychosocial factors that drive substance use disorders? Absolutely. Am I suggesting that psychotherapy and social support are not needed? No.Continue reading “Ketogenic Diet for Substance Use Disorders and Addiction”
Ketogenic Therapy & Anorexia: UCSD’s Bold Exploration Ketogenic Therapy and Anorexia: UCSD’s Bold Exploration I don’t know who needs to hear this, but ketogenic diets are being investigated as a treatment for eating disorders. Yes, even Anorexia. Case studies treating anorexia with ketogenic diets have been published with some stellar results. And so now the real work begins in furthering the researchContinue reading “Ketogenic Therapy & Anorexia: UCSD’s Bold Exploration”
Mitochondrial Health and a Ketogenic Diet How Biogenesis, Dynamics, and Mitophagy Fix Your Brain Some of you are beginning to understand that you need to focus on mitochondrial function to have a healthy brain that allows a good mood and rockin’ cognitive function. Some of you are just good with knowing mitochondria are key. And you may enjoy this simple blogContinue reading “Mitochondrial Health and a Ketogenic Diet”
