Dr. Iain Campbell, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh, discusses his groundbreaking pilot study on ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder with Dr. Bret Scher. Having personally experienced the benefits of ketosis for his own bipolar type II depression, Dr. Campbell delves into the link between metabolic health and mental well-being.

Dr. Campbell shares how his recent study reveals a correlation between higher ketone levels and improvements in mood, energy, impulsivity, and anxiety in patients with bipolar disorder. He also highlights the intriguing brain imaging results that indicate reductions in brain glutamate, hinting at one of the potential mechanisms behind ketogenic therapy's effectiveness.

Key Topics Covered:

• The correlation between ketone levels and mood stabilization
• Dr. Campbell’s personal journey using ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder
• How ketosis impacts brain glutamate levels
• The role of metabolic psychiatry in treating mental illness
• The future of metabolic treatments at the newly established UK Metabolic Psychiatry Hub

Dr. Campbell's pioneering work at the Metabolic Psychiatry Hub is advancing the field of metabolic psychiatry by integrating research and treatment, demonstrating how ketogenic therapy can be a powerful tool for addressing both metabolic and mental health in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

New Study:

A Pilot Study of a Ketogenic Diet in Bipolar Disorder: Clinical, Metabolic and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Findings

• https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.841

Experts Featured:

Dr. Iain Campbell

X: @IainCampbellPhD

www.metabolicpsychiatryhub.com

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