Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Could mental health challenges be linked to how well our brains are fueled? đ§
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Matthew Bernstein about metabolic psychiatryâhow ketogenic diets and metabolic interventions can support brain energy, reduce inflammation, and help people recover from depression, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant psychosis.
Why it matters:
𧏠Many mental health conditions stem from metabolic dysfunction, not just brain chemistry
⥠Ketones provide efficient energy, reduce neuroinflammation, and stabilize neurons
đ Supporting the brainâs metabolic âterrainâ with nutrition, circadian rhythm, and lifestyle helps recovery and safe medication tapering
đ§ Full episode: youtu.be/G8fAc2v-zPE
#MetabolicPsychiatry #MentalHealth #KetogenicDiet #BrainHealth #FunctionalMedicine #TheEvolutionOfMedicine
Could mental health challenges be linked to how well our brains are fueled? đ§
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Matthew Bernstein about metabolic psychiatryâhow ketogenic diets and metabolic interventions can support brain energy, reduce inflammation, and help people recover from depression, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant psychosis.
Why it matters:
𧏠Many mental health conditions stem from metabolic dysfunction, not just brain chemistry
⥠Ketones provide efficient energy, reduce neuroinflammation, and stabilize neurons
đ Supporting the brainâs metabolic âterrainâ with nutrition, circadian rhythm, and lifestyle helps recovery and safe medication tapering
đ§ Full episode: youtu.be/G8fAc2v-zPE
#MetabolicPsychiatry #MentalHealth #KetogenicDiet #BrainHealth #FunctionalMedicine #TheEvolutionOfMedicine
