GABA and Ketogenic Diets GABA and Ketogenic Diets We need to talk about the role of GABA in mental illness and neurological disorders. And then, I am going to explain to you why ketones can help regulate this neurotransmitter. What is GABA? GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, and it plays a critical roleContinue reading “GABA and Ketogenic Diets”
Understanding the Science Behind Ketogenic Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder Understanding the Science Behind Ketogenic Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder Let’s explore the outcomes of a study that explored the neurobiological evidence supporting improvement in depression with a ketogenic diet and find out what underlying biological mechanisms they uncovered through in vitro and in vivo studies in the scientific literature. Shamshtein D, Liwinski T. KetogenicContinue reading “Understanding the Science Behind Ketogenic Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder”
What do mitochondria do? Mitochondria do much more than just provide power to cells. Don’t get me wrong. They have everything to do with energy. And because they are so important to energy production, they play a key role in metabolism. And as a result, they are center stage in the field of Metabolic Psychiatry. We hear that mitochondriaContinue reading “What do mitochondria do?”
PCOS and Brain Fog Cognitive symptoms in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are a neurological issue. Problems with memory, concentration, and learning that are seen in women with PCOS are neurological issues. And that is why going on birth control pills will not fix it. I try to stay on topic on this blog. I really want Google to getContinue reading “PCOS and Brain Fog”
Mild Cognitive Impairment and MCT Oil Introduction If you are reading this blog post, it may be because you already suspect or have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Some cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will stop in progression and not move towards impaired functioning at a level to meet the criteria for Dementia. What is Mild Cognitive ImpairmentContinue reading “Mild Cognitive Impairment and MCT Oil”
Best Treatment for brain fog a call to women seeking Best Treatment for brain fog a call to women seeking Update! This program research is COMPLETE! In my quest to speak with 50 women suffering from brain fog symptoms, regardless of reason or diagnosis, I am finding a lot of misinformation and confusion. In order to find women to interview for my program development, IContinue reading “Best Treatment for brain fog a call to women seeking”
Heavy Metals and Mental Health Heavy Metals and Mental Health. Why do heavy metals affect mental health, even on a ketogenic diet? Some people begin the ketogenic diet with a high burden of heavy metal accumulations. When this happens, even the increases in glutathione seen with a well-formulated ketogenic diet can be insufficient to completely resolve symptoms. Options include aContinue reading “Heavy Metals and Mental Health”
How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – foods How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – foods A well-formulated ketogenic diet is bursting with substances that are the building blocks for glutathione. Pair this with ketones’ ability to upregulate glutathione production and you have unleashed a detoxification powerhouse within your own cells. All the meats As you may have already read inContinue reading “How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – foods”
How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – supplements How do I increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet? The amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamine are used in glutathione production. Eating foods that are good sources of complete amino acids or taking a balanced amino acid supplement will help you make more glutathione. Other important nutrients like B-vitamins, magnesium, selenium, zinc, iron, and alpha-lipoicContinue reading “How to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – supplements”
Glutathione and the ketogenic diet Glutathione and the ketogenic diet How does the ketogenic diet’s upregulation of glutathione play a part in healing your brain from mental illness and neurological disorders? Glutathione is the brain’s main antioxidant system. The ketogenic diet’s ability to upregulate glutathione production is particularly helpful for people with mental illness or neurological disorders. Ketogenic diets increaseContinue reading “Glutathione and the ketogenic diet”
Drug induced nutrient depletion – a cautionary tale Drug-induced nutrient depletion – a cautionary tale Today I will tell you about Angie and her story of drug-induced nutrient depletion. When Angie was a kid, she ate like most of us did. There were copious amounts of ultra-processed foods marketed to her and her parents as nutritionally complete but weren’t. So while Angie wasContinue reading “Drug induced nutrient depletion – a cautionary tale”
Keto diet rules for mental health Keto diet rules for mental health I am well aware that using the word “rules” is an unpopular stance. That some of you immediately have the urge to argue about what the rules are, should be, and whether the concept is even valid. Writing a post titled keto diet rules is just looking for trouble.Continue reading “Keto diet rules for mental health”
