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Ketogenic Diet for Brain Health: Jan Baszucki

Nov 16, 2023
Advocate Jan Baszucki discusses using ketogenic diets and fasting for mental health conditions like bipolar disorder. Topics include personal stories, science behind metabolic psychiatry, misconceptions about mental health and diets, challenges to adoption, and business opportunities in metabolic interventions.
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  • Ketogenic diet aids in mental health by enhancing brain function and stabilizing mood.
  • Metabolic psychiatry combines diet and technology to revolutionize mental health treatments.

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Metabolic Psychiatry and Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet, known for weight loss, is now being explored for improving mental health and treating conditions like epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Jan Bazooki shares a personal experience of her son's recovery from bipolar disorder through a ketogenic diet, leading to the foundation of the Bazooki group. Studies have shown promising results in using metabolic interventions for mental health conditions. The ketogenic diet induces ketosis, where the body uses fat for energy, benefiting conditions like epilepsy, dementia, and even serious mental illnesses.

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