metabolic psychiatry
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Dr. Boz’s Diary of a CEO interview revealed insulin resistance as the root of weight gain, inflammation, and brain issues—not just calories. Keto produces brain-boosting ketones, improves focus/mood, and offers tools like the Dr. Boz Ratio and Sardine Challenge. Starting 18/6 fasting led to 18.6 lbs lost in three days, mostly water/glycogen, marking the shift…
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick stressed longevity through lifestyle: exercise reverses heart aging, fasting/ketones outperform shortcuts, relationships/purpose matter most. Biological age trumps chronological. The Hume Health Band tracks improving Metabolic Capacity/Momentum, dropping biological age, HRV, sleep, and recovery—providing tangible proof of resilience. The full protocol (keto, exercise, fasting, creatine, mindset) fuels daily excitement for the remaining 31.1…
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Dr. Koutnik detailed keto adaptation: initial keto flu (managed with electrolytes), 4-week metabolic flexibility, and 8+ weeks for mitochondrial gains and fat oxidation. Emphasizing whole foods over junk, exercise amplified benefits. Applying this, 18/6 became easy, 24-hour fasts succeeded, longer ones began, and consistent movement felt effortless—fully shifting to a fat-adapted, efficient metabolic state.
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Dr. Bikman highlighted creatine’s role beyond muscles—as an ATP buffer for brain and body. It boosts strength, recovery, cognition, memory, insulin sensitivity, and debunks kidney concerns. At 3–5g daily (no loading), it enhanced workouts, fasting-day sharpness, and overall metabolic support on keto, turning a dismissed supplement into a high-ROI essential for performance and health.
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Dr. Georgia Ede showed keto’s power in metabolic psychiatry: high remission rates for bipolar, depression, schizophrenia, and ADHD via reduced inflammation, stable ketone brain fuel, and neurotransmitter balance. Ultra-processed carbs disrupt satiety; whole foods nourish naturally. Combined with keto and fasting, this eliminated afternoon fog, stabilized mood, and provided steady energy—even through holidays—proving food as…