Elena Gross

Dr. Elena Gross, a neuroscientist and former chronic migraine sufferer, delves into the intricate world of migraines. She shares her personal journey, shedding light on lifestyle factors that exacerbate the condition. Dr. Gross introduces her Four-Pillar plan for effective management, focusing on the role of diet and metabolic health. Explore innovative treatments like exogenous ketones and how personalized nutrition can drastically improve health outcomes. This insightful discussion is a goldmine for anyone seeking to understand and manage migraines better.

It’s said that more than one billion individuals around the world suffer from migraines each year. A migraine isn’t your average headache. It’s often completely debilitating and may include sensitivity to light and sound, vomiting, severe pain, and other symptoms that can wreak havoc on quality of life. Despite being one of the most common neurological disorders on the planet with a high prevalence in (particularly female) young adults, many of those troubled by migraines do not receive effective care and continue to suffer.Lack of tolerable and efficacious treatment options is exactly what led our most recent interview guest of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Elena Gross, to pursue her degree in neuroscience at the University of Oxford and her PhD in clinical research. Dr. Gross is on a mission to better understand this common disease and ultimately wants to improve clinical care with a metabolic approach to its management.Dr. Gross is particularly passionate about the therapeutic benefits of ketosis and other nutritional interventions, the role of mitochondrial functioning and energy metabolism in brain health and neurological diseases, as well as increasing our health span via disease prevention. She’s also an inventor on four patents, founder and CEO of a company called Brain Ritual, and the creator of the Mastering Migraine Community. She went from suffering from chronic migraines herself to now leading the charge in research and educational outreach that explores the underlying thread of metabolism in migraine.In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

Dr. Elena Gross, a neuroscientist and founder of Brain Ritual, shares her journey from battling chronic migraines to pioneering research on brain health. She discusses the energy deficit in the brain and how ketones can serve as a superior fuel source. Elena highlights the impact of environmental toxins, hormonal changes, and dietary factors on migraines, advocating for personalized treatment plans. She also presents four key pillars for managing migraines effectively and hints at exciting upcoming research on neuropsychiatric conditions.