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Panic Disorder (PD)

How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Panic Disorder (PD)? Ketogenic diets modify at least four of the pathologies we see in panic disorder (PD) and panic attacks. These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that will directly impact theseContinue reading “Panic Disorder (PD)”

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see underlying Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that has beenContinue reading “Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)”

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see in people suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder. These include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that hasContinue reading “Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)”

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)

How could a ketogenic diet help treat the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Ketogenic diets are able to modify at least four of the pathologies we see in PTSD brains. These pathologies include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy that has been shown toContinue reading “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)”

How do ketogenic diets help anxiety disorders?

How could a ketogenic diet help my anxiety? Or improve my symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder (PD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Ketogenic diets help anxiety disorders by mediating the underlying pathologies of mental illness that are primarily metabolic in nature. These include glucoseContinue reading “How do ketogenic diets help anxiety disorders?”

Do you have to use a keto diet to improve your symptoms of depression and anxiety?

Do you have to use a keto diet to improve your symptoms of depression and anxiety? Often no. There are a lot of different levels of dietary and nutritional intervention that can be tried before implementing a ketogenic diet. If you want relief from symptoms of anxiety and depression but are hesitant to use aContinue reading “Do you have to use a keto diet to improve your symptoms of depression and anxiety?”

Ketogenic diets treat mental illness – Part 3

Keto for mental health BHB (a ketone type) promotes neurotransmitter balance which has neuroprotective effects. A diet low in carbohydrates resolves hyperglycemia, which is known to produce inflammatory cytokines. Ketogenic diets are amazing for mental health and neurological disorders because of their ability to reduce chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. Neuroprotective effects of the ketogenicContinue reading “Ketogenic diets treat mental illness – Part 3”

Ketogenic diets treat mental illness – Part 1

Ketones heal the brain BHB (a ketone type) promotes the repolarizing of neuronal membranes. This is just one of many mechanisms that reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Ketogenic diets are amazing for mental health Optimized repolarization of neuronal membranes allows your brain cells to: accumulate nutrients reject harmful substances catalyze enzymatic reactions (does everything!)Continue reading “Ketogenic diets treat mental illness – Part 1”