Metabolic Matters Neurosurgery Meets Metabolic Medicine: Dr. Kris Smith’s Integrative Approach to Brain Disease
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May 13, 2025 
Dr. Kris Smith, a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in integrative approaches to brain health, shares his insights on the vital connection between metabolism and neurological diseases. He discusses how metabolic dysfunction is linked to conditions like glioblastoma and Alzheimer’s. With a focus on ketogenic diets, Smith emphasizes their role in managing brain disorders. He also highlights the importance of mitochondrial health and how diet can influence mental wellness, while reflecting on the emotional challenges faced in his practice.
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Impact of Father's Glioblastoma
- Kris Smith's personal experience with his father's glioblastoma deeply shaped his approach to brain tumor care.
- He witnessed firsthand how aggressive treatments affected his father's brain function and quality of life.
Common Metabolic Root of Brain Diseases
- Metabolic dysfunction and brain inflammation drive both neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors.
- Poor metabolism causes mitochondrial damage which triggers genetic mutations and inflammation leading to brain diseases.
Ketogenic Diet Reverses Tumor Growth
- Kris Smith observed a patient with gliomatosis cerebris reverse tumor growth on a strict ketogenic diet.
- Stopping the diet led to tumor regrowth, showing diet's impact on brain tumor progression.
