In this interview, Mary Newport, MD, discusses her groundbreaking approach to treating dementia using coconut oil and MCT oil, highlighting the role of ketones, and exploring the stories of almost 300 families who have benefited. Dr. Newport delves into the science behind coconut and MCT oils, explaining how they generate ketones, provide an alternative energy source for the brain, and offer other potential benefits for those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease. *Key Highlights* - Personal Journey: Dr. Newport’s experience seeing her husband’s improvement in Alzheimer’s symptoms from using coconut oil and MCT oil. - Ketones and Brain Energy: An explanation of how MCTs are converted into ketones, and how they provide an alternative energy source for the brain, particularly beneficial in conditions like Alzheimer's where glucose metabolism is impaired. - Scientific Insights: Detailed discussion on the neuroprotective effects of ketones, including reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. - Recent Publications: A new publication featuring 288 reports of caregivers using coconut oil and MCT oil showcasing the potential impact of this approach for neurodegenerative conditions currently lacking effective pharmaceutical treatments. - Global Implications: The potential impact of this discovery on the 35 million people worldwide suffering from dementia. - Ongoing Efforts: Dr. Newport’s continued dedication to advancing this field through case studies and poster presentations emphasizes the growing body of evidence supporting ketogenic therapy for brain health. *Expert featured in this interview* Dr. Mary Newport https://coconutketones.com/ Study referenced: _Ketogenic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments: History, rationale, and 288 caregiver case reports_ https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/5316 Books by Dr. Mary Newport: The Complete Book of Ketones: https://a.co/d/fHFhDSK Clearly Keto: For Healthy Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention: https://a.co/d/cBewLEU Related videos: _Keto and MCT for Alzheimer's, One Doctor's Family Journey_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3-5GQfeJ68 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. #MetabolicMind #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#AlternativeTreatment#MedicalKeto#KetogenicTherapy#MetabolicHealth#MetabolicNeurology #MCTforAlzheimers #KetoForDementia

In this interview, Maria Edwards shares how her lived-experience putting bipolar 2 disorder into remission inspired her to become a researcher in the field of metabolic therapies. Maria completed a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition and her thesis was a feasibility study that examined ketogenic therapy for patients recovering from brain injuries. She also worked on the very first study on ketogenic therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that is currently in the peer-review process. Despite hurdles like small sample sizes and missing data, her pilot studies lay the groundwork for future research into ketogenic therapy for brain injury and PTSD. What You'll Learn: ▪️Maria Edward’s personal journey: Maria shares how her personal experience treating bipolar 2 disorder with a medical keto diet made her want to devote her career to helping others through researching metabolic therapies. ▪️Feasibility Trials: Understand the significance of feasibility studies and how Maria's pilot trials laid the groundwork for further investigation in this field. Experts in this video: Maria Edwards Affiliated Researcher Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports University of Copenhagen Denmark X: @MillaEdw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-gabriela-persdotter-edwards-7bb75aa7/ Study: _Diet-induced ketosis in adult patients with subacute acquired brain injury: a feasibility study_ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10990248/#:~:text=Conclusion,the%20effect%20on%20patients'%20recovery. If you or a loved one are looking to begin ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, visit this page for resources: https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers 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. #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#MentalIllness#AlternativeTreatment#MedicalKeto#KetogenicTherapy #KetoForDepression#KetoForAnxiety#KetoResearch #KetoStudy

In this episode, Dr. Bret Scher addresses common misconceptions and concerns surrounding the long-term safety and nutritional adequacy of ketogenic diets. Dr. Scher emphasizes the importance of weighing potential risks against known benefits. For instance, psychotropic medications, despite often worsening overall physical and metabolic health, are considered beneficial because they can alleviate symptoms of serious mental illnesses. In contrast, many patients experience incredible benefits from ketogenic therapy without harmful side effects. In numerous cases, a medical keto diet can even put psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression into complete remission. What You'll Learn: ▪️Long-Term Safety: Is it safe to maintain ketosis over an extended period? ▪️Nutritional Adequacy: Can a ketogenic diet lead to nutrient deficiencies or disordered eating habits? ▪️Fiber and Phytonutrients: Are fiber intake and phytonutrients compromised on a ketogenic diet? ▪️Heart Disease Risk: Is there an increased risk of heart disease with long-term ketosis? ▪️Short-Term vs. Long-Term Outcomes: Is ketosis only effective for short-term outcomes? There is a lot of information circulating online touting the risks of long-term ketogenic diets that is completely unfounded. Dr. Scher tackles these prevalent questions, analyzing scientific evidence and dispelling myths surrounding ketogenic diets. Related Resources: Does Keto Cause Heart Disease? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKmNhQbtDLI&t=6s Studies Referenced: _Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial_ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178124001513?via%3Dihub _The Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Mental Illness: A Retrospective Analysis of 31 Inpatients_ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35873236/ If you or a loved one are looking to begin ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, visit this page for resources: https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers 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.

Discover groundbreaking insights from Dr. Lori Calabrese, a Connecticut-based psychiatrist, who recently published a case series demonstrating the complete remission of depression and anxiety in three patients through ketogenic interventions. Dr. Calabrese's case studies offer a "slice of real life," highlighting patients with multiple comorbidities, which is more common than not. She explains how ketogenic therapy can lead to full remission of depression and anxiety, enabling patients to become their best selves, which is rarely achieved with standard-of-care treatments. In this video, Dr. Calabrese and Dr. Bret Scher delve into the details of her findings, showcasing how a ketogenic diet offers a promising alternative to traditional antidepressant medications. 🔍 In This Episode: Introduction to Dr. Lori Calabrese's work and her recent publication. Discussion on the effectiveness of ketogenic interventions compared to FDA-approved antidepressants. Discussion of tracking metabolic markers in psychiatric patients. Detailed case studies illustrating the impact of diet on mental health. 📢 Key Takeaways: Ketogenic diets can lead to rapid and sustained remission of depression and anxiety. Potential for dietary interventions to complement or surpass traditional psychiatric treatments. The importance of exploring metabolic approaches in mental health care. Experts in this episode: Lori Calabrese, MD https://www.loricalabresemd.com/ Founder and Medical Director of Innovative Psychiatry Twitter @loricalabresemd https://www.linkedin.com/in/loricalabresemd/ Studies mentioned: Complete remission of depression and anxiety using a ketogenic diet: case series https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1396685/full If you or a loved one are looking to begin ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, visit this page for resources: https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers 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.

In this interview, Julie Milder, PhD, the director of neuroscience at Baszucki Group, discusses the groundbreaking research being done at the intersection of metabolism and mental health, including 13 clinical trials across eight institutions for ketogenic therapy for serious mental illness. Join us as Dr. Milder explains the importance of flexibility in scientific research, the unique opportunities provided by philanthropic funding, and the Baszucki Group's vision for the future of metabolic psychiatry. 🧑🏻‍🔬 Learn about the current state of the research: https://www.metabolicmind.org/research 🧠 Key Topics Discussed: The role of philanthropy in advancing scientific research The need for research that elucidates the underlying mechanisms of ketogenic therapy The flexibility and risks in funding innovative projects The need for patient-focused, treatment-first approaches The importance of supporting young investigators The vision for integrating metabolic health into psychiatric care The future of multi-site trials and large-scale research collaborations Expert Interviewed: Baszucki Group Director of Neuroscience, Julie Milder, PhD https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemilder/ 🔗 Related Links: https://baszuckigroup.com/ https://baszuckigroup.com/news/baszucki-group-announces-columbia-universitys-martin-picard-phd-as-inaugural-recipient-of-1-5-million-baszucki-prize-in-science 📢 Stay Connected: Subscribe for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Follow us on X: @Metabolic_Mind Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metabolicmind/ 👥 Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts in the comments below! Have questions? Drop them in the comments. 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 or 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. #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #BipolarTreatment #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#MentalIllness#Science#Research#Psychiatry

There is an escalating crisis of metabolic dysfunction in our youth, with growing rates of obesity, diabetes, and mental illness. Is it safe to use ketogenic therapy in children and teens for better management or reversal of these conditions? Dr. Matthew Calkins, an early career physician board certified in family and obesity medicine, argues it is. A 2023 paper published in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) exaggerates risks associated with a ketogenic diet in pediatric patients. It also conflates a keto diet for epilepsy with a well-formulated keto diet that can be used to treat obesity, diabetes, and mental health conditions. Dr. Calkins co-authored a rebuttal paper in the Journal of Metabolic Health. In this interview, Dr. Calkins shares more about the paper, as well as some of his experiences running a metabolic clinic at Atrium One Health. He shares his clinical, science-based perspective that ketogenic diets are nutrient-rich (not deficient) and that there is no evidence they trigger eating disorders. He helps patients of all ages make lifestyle changes and improve their health. He loves seeing them achieve dramatic outcomes like reducing BMI or being able to get off insulin. Seeing the explosion of research on ketogenic therapy for a variety of health conditions, Dr. Calkins is optimistic about the future of healthcare. Experts in this video: X: @MattCalkinsMD https://www.wakehealth.edu/providers/c/matthew-william-calkins Related Resources: Carbohydrate reduction for metabolic disease is distinct from the ketogenic diet for epilepsy https://journalofmetabolichealth.org/index.php/jmh/article/view/95 Low-Carbohydrate Diets in Children and Adolescents With or at Risk for Diabetes https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/152/4/e2023063755/193955/Low-Carbohydrate-Diets-in-Children-and-Adolescents?autologincheck=redirected 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. #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#MedicalKeto#KetogenicTherapy #KetoDiet#KetoForPediatrics#KetoForDiabetes#KetoForObesity#KetoForKids

At Metabolic Mind, we emphasize that ketogenic therapy for psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression should be done with oversight from a clinician trained in metabolic therapies. Sometimes patients and their families voice frustration because it can be challenging to access metabolic psychiatry care. While ideally, every patient would have help from a clinician trained in medical keto for mental health, we know that this is not currently possible for many people. In this video, Dr. Bret Scher and Hannah Warren discuss why Metabolic Mind recommends that patients work with a clinician trained in metabolic therapies for mental illness, as well as some options patients might want to consider if they cannot find one, but still want to implement medical keto. This article goes into depth on the subject and links to a variety of resources: https://www.metabolicmind.org/blog/can-patients-do-ketogenic-therapy-for-a-psychiatric-condition-without-the-help-of-a-metabolic-psychiatrist Related Resources: If you or a loved one are looking to begin ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, visit this page for resources: https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers Can a Keto Diet Cause Hypomania and How Can It Be Avoided? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11ZBvCjVNk&t=1s Tapering Psychiatric Medications on Keto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUy_1VW797k&t=1s Labs to Check Before Starting Ketosis for Mental Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSkOw3l8OoQ&t=2s List of labs: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j1qeg7acwrkzrpx2hv5g2/john-doe-own-your-labs2_with_crp.pdf?rlkey=6kavz4fpk91s8moilgfm91qws&e=2&st=wnoqxk5r&dl=0 Information sheet that explains ketogenic therapy and the research to date that patients can take to their clinician: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2dr78g0kny2n5raguk7jc/Scientific-and-Clinical-Rationale-for-KD-in-MH.pdf?rlkey=v7z3ng7py73ac90fokkk86mqj&e=1&st=dr3d3872&dl=0 Living Well With Schizophrenia, Keto and Metabolic Health Program 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDgFtG7YA9Y7mRUzd2vuBU7lCC6CpLk1N The research on ketogenic therapy for mental illness: https://www.metabolicmind.org/research Clinician and medical keto expert provider directory: https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers#directory Medical keto for mental illness peer support group: https://www.meetup.com/keto-lifestyle-for-mental-health/ Medical Keto Group Programs - Nicole Laurent, LMHC: https://mentalhealthketo.com/brain-fog-recovery-program/ - Erin Bellamy, PhD (group programs starting July 2024) https://www.ikrt.org/ 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. #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#MentalIllness#AlternativeTreatment#MedicalKeto#KetogenicTherapy#KetoforBipolar#KetoforSchizophrenia

Ketosis is a therapeutic physiologic state induced by eating a keto (reduced-carb) diet that can treat, and often reverse, a wide range of illnesses from type 2 diabetes, to psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. A medical keto diet can be a very powerful intervention, but, sometimes, people are told that their other health conditions, such as gout or high LDL cholesterol, would make following a keto diet unsafe. In most cases, even with other health conditions, ketogenic therapy can be highly beneficial. In this video, Dr. Bret Scher goes over some of the most common conditions that many people falsely believe would interfere with safe implementation of a keto diet, including: gallbladder removal, bariatric surgery, gout, high cholesterol and heart disease. He explains that following a keto diet with these conditions is, in fact, safe, if approached in the right way with clinical supervision. Watch What Is the Difference between a Keto Diet and Ketogenic Therapy? - With Dr. Bret Scher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iMXUpLYLkk Watch LDL Risks and Benefits of Ketogenic Therapy- with Dr. William Cromwell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jybPe48bGtY Ketogenic Therapy in Patients With Pre-existing Medical Conditions: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/for-doctors/difficult-cases If you or a loved one are looking to begin ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, visit this page for resources: https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers 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. #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#MentalIllness#MedicalKeto#KetogenicTherapy #KetoDiet#AntiKeto#KetoSafety