Medical Director Baszucki Group, Host Metabolic Mind podcast. Low Carb Cardiologist. Connecting metabolic, mental, & cardiac health. Views are my own.
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Why do so many people believe a keto diet causes heart disease when there’s actually no evidence for that? I explore that in my latest Metabolic Mind video!
There is NO evidence that a keto diet increases the risk of heart disease.
What there IS emerging evidence for is the potential metabolic & mental health benefits of #TherapeuticNutritionalKetosis. These alone merit future studies on its use as a medical treatment.
In a study of over 122,000 patients, low cardiorespiratory fitness was a stronger predictor of death than smoking, coronary artery disease, or high blood pressure.
And yet we still don't measure fitness routinely in clinical practice. Here's why that needs to change. 🧵
What do you think? Has your doctor ever measured body comp or given a formal exercise prescription? What do you think it would take to make this mainstream?
🔗 Study link jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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💊 Can ketogenic therapy help reduce the metabolic burden of clozapine?
@ProfDeannaK shares what she’s seen clinically, including improved metabolic markers and the potential for lower antipsychotic doses with careful clinical supervision.
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So delighted to share that this project between @GeorgiaEdeMD, @BaszuckiGroup and @met_psy has come to fruition! A 5-part training on ketogenic therapy for mental health from a pioneer of the field of metabolic psychiatry. Free to anyone on MyCME.
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I’m thrilled to announce that a big project I’ve been working on has just gone live! 🧠 My popular Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health clinician training program is now available for FREE on MyCME to everyone.
This comprehensive, newly updated CME course consists of 5 modules: Science, Assessment & Engagement, Implementation, Medication Management, and Troubleshooting
If you’re curious about how metabolic approaches could improve the mental health and total health of your patients, this program is for you.
Start here: mycme.com/pages/ketogenic-di… and please share this link with colleagues who may also be interested.
ADHD can make everyday tasks feel difficult, even when you’re motivated and know exactly what needs to get done.
Could part of that struggle relate to how the brain uses energy?
I explored that question with psychiatrist @GeorgiaEdeMD, including what we know so far about nutrition and ketogenic therapy for ADHD. 🧵
There is no established ketone target for ADHD. Higher isn’t automatically better.
And if you take medication, don’t adjust it yourself. Dr. Ede described overstimulation in some patients combining stimulants with ketosis.
Work with an experienced clinician.
My takeaway is that studying how nutrition and brain metabolism influence ADHD could help us understand symptoms better and expand options for care. And for some, it may dramatically improve symptoms with appropriate clinical supervision.
Watch my full conversation with Dr. Georgia Ede.
youtu.be/gcxQ-CLqtrw?si=kF3b…
