Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Ketogenic Diet Review and Update with Dr. Matt Bernstein
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Apr 11, 2025 Join Dr. Matt Bernstein, a psychiatrist and metabolic psychiatry pioneer, as he unveils the life-changing potential of the ketogenic diet for mental health. Discover how this diet positively impacts severe conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Delve into the fascinating links between metabolic health and mental well-being, with actionable insights on improving treatment outcomes. Dr. Bernstein also shares innovative strategies for patient adherence and the significant benefits of tracking ketone levels for mental wellness.
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Motivating Pre-Diabetic Patients
- Motivate pre-diabetic patients with the fact that insulin treatment often leads to weight gain.
- Highlight that ketogenic diets can reverse type 2 diabetes, a fact often unknown to patients and doctors.
Ketogenic Diet: A Radical Change
- Adopting a ketogenic diet often requires going against conventional dietary advice.
- This can feel radical due to established eating habits and mainstream nutritional guidance.
BHB Levels in Severe Mental Illness
- For bipolar and schizophrenia, aim for higher BHB levels (above 2) for a robust response, especially initially.
- A keto-mojo or breath meter helps patients track ketosis and correlate it with symptom improvement.