Recent studies and initiatives have highlighted the potential therapeutic effects of a ketogenic diet on mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and Alzheimer's disease. The University of California, Davis, conducted a study showing that a ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer’s-related memory decline. Meanwhile, the Baszucki Group has awarded $6 million to the University of Pittsburgh for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to study the clinical efficacy and mechanisms of action of a ketogenic diet's therapeutic effect in bipolar disorder. This initiative is part of the new ReTHINK Bipolar program, aiming to develop predictive biomarkers for bipolar mania and understand its mechanisms better. Personal testimonies, like that of Matt Baszucki, who put his bipolar 1 into remission through ketogenic therapy, underscore the potential life-changing benefits of such dietary interventions. Dr. Shebani Sethi from Stanford presented initial findings of her pilot trial of a ketogenic diet for bipolar, and Dr. Mary Phillips & team at @PittPsychiatry are spearheading this exciting research.
How might the #ketogenic diet help in #bipolar disorder, and who is most likely to benefit? 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Mary Phillips (@MaryPhillips23) & team at @PittPsychiatry for spearheading this exciting research into the Science of Hope! *Now recruiting volunteers ages 18… https://t.co/49wvqfErUY
Back in May of 2022, we hosted the first ever metabolic psychiatry roadmap retreat. Dr. Shebani Sethi from Stanford presented initial findings of her landmark pilot trial of ketogenic diet for bipolar. https://t.co/esF2xcbEGd Stay tuned for the peer-reviewed publication, coming…
We know #keto therapy can send #bipolar into remission. But can we predict who might best respond? A new $6M RCT funded by @BaszuckiGroup's ReTHINK Bipolar program seeks to develop predictive biomarkers and further an understanding of the mechanisms of bipolar mania and… https://t.co/oqpE60eVeA
For some patients, ketogenic therapy can be game-changing. @BaszuckiMatt was deemed treatment-resistant, because he did not respond to the current standard of care. He put his bipolar 1 into remission & is enjoying an amazing life that once seemed impossible. Never give up hope! https://t.co/Sg9Zy33t0r
NEWS FLASH: Baszucki Group has awarded $6M to University of Pittsburg for an RCT to study clinical efficacy and mechanisms of action of a ketogenic diet's therapeutic effect in bipolar disorder. We could not be more excited to share that as part of its new ReTHINK Bipolar… https://t.co/DRsynt3nZX
Keto Diet Prevents Early Memory Decline in Mice Molecule From Diet May Play Key Role in Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease Anew study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, shows a ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer’s-related memory… https://t.co/AZBLM4yjb0