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”
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”
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”
How thiamine deficiency can undermine your ketogenic diet for mental health I started a ketogenic diet for mental health. Why do I still feel so sick and still have symptoms? When you start a ketogenic diet for mental health, you may be beginning the diet with several micronutrient deficiencies that developed prior to the diet. Highly processed food intake, psychiatric medications, poor health, substance abuse, andContinue reading “How thiamine deficiency can undermine your ketogenic diet for mental health”
Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder Can the ketogenic diet treat bipolar disorder? Mounting evidence supports the use of ketogenic diets for bipolar disorder because of the ketogenic diet’s ability to modify underlying pathological mechanisms such as brain hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, brain inflammation, and oxidative stress. There are numerous anecdotal reports, published case studies in peer-reviewed journals, articles reviewing the literatureContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder”
How to fix neuroinflammation and heal your depression – Diet How to fix neuroinflammation and heal your depression – Diet In this blog post, we are going to discuss what diet for depression makes the most sense, based on nutritional biochemistry and an understanding of nutritional psychiatry. Some of what you are going to read here is not going to be consistent with mainstream advice,Continue reading “How to fix neuroinflammation and heal your depression – Diet”
Do I need help doing keto if I have a mental illness? Changes in diet can be hard and challenging even for people who do not identify as having a mental illness. There are a lot of reasons you may benefit from professional help transitioning to a ketogenic diet and many different kinds of professionals that can help you. Some of these include ketogenic nutritionists, ketogenic dieticians,Continue reading “Do I need help doing keto if I have a mental illness?”
Why are you irritable on keto Why does keto make me irritable? It can take 3 to 6 weeks to adapt to a ketogenic diet. During that time irritability may occur from insufficient electrolyte supplementation (especially sodium), potentiation effects of existing medications causing side effects, or psychological factors related to making big lifestyle changes. You are not irritable because you areContinue reading “Why are you irritable on keto”
Ketogenic Diet Treats Alcoholism Ketogenic Diet Treats Alcoholism Can the ketogenic diet be used as an effective treatment for alcoholism? A 3-week RCT done by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found that a ketogenic diet could reduce the need for detox medications, reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and reduce alcohol cravings. The researchers also found that brainContinue reading “Ketogenic Diet Treats Alcoholism”
Can keto treat my depression without medication? How can a ketogenic diet help treat Depression? Ketogenic diets modify at least four of the underlying pathologies seen in people with depression. These include glucose hypometabolism, neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, and oxidative stress. A ketogenic diet is a powerful dietary therapy shown to directly impact these four underlying mechanisms (and others) involved with depression symptoms. PleaseContinue reading “Can keto treat my depression without medication?”
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)”
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)”
