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Ketogenic Therapy: How 3 Patients Put Depression and Anxiety in Remission with Dr. Lori Calabrese


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Discover groundbreaking insights from Dr. Lori Calabrese, a Connecticut-based psychiatrist, who recently published a case series demonstrating the complete remission of depression and anxiety in three patients through ketogenic interventions. Dr. Calabrese's case studies offer a "slice of real life," highlighting patients with multiple comorbidities, which is more common than not. She explains how ketogenic therapy can lead to full remission of depression and anxiety, enabling patients to become their best selves, which is rarely achieved with standard-of-care treatments.

In this video, Dr. Calabrese and Dr. Bret Scher delve into the details of her findings, showcasing how a ketogenic diet offers a promising alternative to traditional antidepressant medications.
🔍 In This Episode:
Introduction to Dr. Lori Calabrese's work and her recent publication.
Discussion on the effectiveness of ketogenic interventions compared to FDA-approved antidepressants.
Discussion of tracking metabolic markers in psychiatric patients.
Detailed case studies illustrating the impact of diet on mental health.
📢 Key Takeaways:
Ketogenic diets can lead to rapid and sustained remission of depression and anxiety.
Potential for dietary interventions to complement or surpass traditional psychiatric treatments.
The importance of exploring metabolic approaches in mental health care.
Experts in this episode:
Lori Calabrese, MD
https://www.loricalabresemd.com/
Founder and Medical Director of Innovative Psychiatry
Twitter @loricalabresemd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/loricalabresemd/
Studies mentioned:
Complete remission of depression and anxiety using a ketogenic diet: case series
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1396685/full
If you or a loved one are looking to begin ketogenic therapy for a psychiatric condition, visit this page for resources:
https://www.metabolicmind.org/families-and-peers
Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.
Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
About us:
Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.
Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.

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