Revolution Health Radio RHR: The Link Between Metabolic Health and Mental Well-Being, with Dr. Matt Bernstein
Nov 18, 2025
Dr. Matt Bernstein, a psychiatrist specializing in metabolic psychiatry, discusses how energy production in the brain links to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. He explains the potential of ketogenic therapy to restore mental balance, particularly for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. With insights from recent research, he highlights the effectiveness of ketones in improving brain function and reducing medication needs. Bernstein also touches on the impact of metabolic health in children, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.
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Personal Journey To Metabolic Psychiatry
- Matt Bernstein's sons developed unexplained neuropsychiatric illness that mainstream medicine couldn't solve.
- Hearing Chris Palmer's lecture led him to try keto personally and later apply it clinically with success.
Metabolism As A Foundation For Mental Health
- Metabolic dysfunction is the largest modifiable factor Matt Bernstein finds for brain health.
- He frames ketogenic therapy as a foundational intervention that enables other therapies to work.
Consider Ketogenic Diet For Severe Cases
- Consider a well-formulated ketogenic diet for severe mental illness as trials show large effect sizes.
- Expect growing randomized trials soon, but early inpatient and pilot studies report dramatic improvements.