Dr. Matthew Be and Dr. Mariela Glandt discuss the use of GLP1 medications as a bridge treatment for implementing a ketogenic diet, highlighting benefits for metabolic disease and mental symptoms. They warn about potential side effects like lean mass loss and nutrient deficiencies, advocating for transitioning to a sustainable ketogenic diet for long-term benefits.
GLP1 medications can serve as a bridge to aid in transitioning patients to a ketogenic diet for positive lifestyle changes.
Using GLP1 medications may result in weight loss but can lead to lean mass reduction and nutrient deficiencies without lifestyle modifications.
Deep dives
The Importance of GOP1 Agonist Medications in Psychiatry
GOP1 agonist medications like Wigovianosempic are being considered in psychiatry due to the significant risk of metabolic diseases in individuals with mental health disorders. These medications are being explored to address weight gain and metabolic dysfunction caused by psychiatric medications, potentially aiding in mood symptom improvement. However, their impact varies among individuals, with some experiencing mood enhancement while others facing worsened symptoms or increased suicidality. The use of GOP1 agonists presents both benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for cautious consideration and further research within psychiatric populations.
Challenges and Considerations with GOP1 Agonist Medications
While GOP1 agonist medications can assist in weight loss and short-term mental health improvement, concerns arise regarding side effects like mild nausea and potential severe complications such as intestinal paralysis or pancreatitis. Additionally, individuals may experience a ratio of losing lean body mass to fat mass when using these medications without dietary or exercise changes. Ensuring adequate nutrition and minimizing dependency on the medication by incorporating lifestyle interventions are essential considerations when utilizing GOP1 agonists for weight loss.
Integrating Ketogenic Therapy and GOP1 Agonist Medications
Combining ketogenic therapy with GOP1 agonist medications can offer a comprehensive approach to addressing weight gain and metabolic dysfunction in individuals with mental health conditions. While the effectiveness of this combined treatment requires further research, it presents a potentially beneficial strategy for individuals struggling with appetite control or dietary adherence. Emphasizing lifestyle interventions alongside medication use can optimize treatment outcomes and minimize long-term dependency on weight loss medications, promoting sustainable improvements in metabolic and mental health.
GLP 1 medications, like Wegovy and Ozempic, might serve a purpose as a bridge treatment that enables patients to make positive lifestyle changes, such as implementing a ketogenic diet. This video is the last in our series exploring the potential use of GLP1 medications in psychiatry. While clinical evidence shows benefits for some patients using these medications, helping with both metabolic disease and relief from mental symptoms, they also come with some adverse side effects.
Drs. Matthew Bernstein and Mariela Glandt warn that without positive lifestyle interventions, these medications typically cause an unhealthy amount of lean mass to be lost in addition to body fat. Dr. Glandt also expresses concerns that these drugs can lead to nutrient deficiencies and prefers to transition people off of them and onto a ketogenic diet for sustainable benefits.
Expert featured in this episode:
Matthew Bernstein, MD
https://www.ellenhorn.com/our-team/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bernstein-5743338
Mariela Glandt, MD
https://www.glandt.co.il/en/home
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-glandt-6137914/
https://www.owna.health/
Watch the other videos in our GLP-1 series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWI83-NWCL43oNEZV272IXa7AdY9q4sd&si=BoJ3aOYrTviLmrwN
About us:
Metabolic Mind™ is a nonprofit initiative incubated by Baszucki Group. Our mission is to provide education and resources in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, including ketogenic interventions for mental disorders.
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.
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