Keto, Microbiome, and Depression: A New RCT led by Dr. Timur Liwinski @metabolicmind

Metabolic Mind | Keto, Microbiome, and Depression: A New RCT led by Dr. Timur Liwinski @metabolicmind | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Meet Dr. Timur Liwinski, a clinician-scientist specializing in internal medicine, metabolic health, and the gut microbiome. Currently completing his psychiatry residency, Dr. Liwinski shares groundbreaking insights on ketogenic therapy for depression in this exclusive interview with Dr. Bret Scher. Discover the impact of the ketogenic diet and microbiome on mental health, as Dr. Liwinski examines the intricate connections between dietary practices, the gut-brain axis, and mental well-being.

*Key Highlights*
▪️Clinical Trial Overview: An in-depth look at Dr. Liwinski's clinical trial investigating the effects of the ketogenic diet and microbiome changes on depression.
▪️Depression and Diet: Exploring the potential benefits of the ketogenic diet for those suffering from depression, focusing on how it can provide an alternative energy source for the brain.
▪️Personal Journey: Dr. Liwinski opens up about his own struggles with depression and how adopting a ketogenic diet significantly improved his mental health.
▪️Microbiome and Mental Health: A discussion on the gut-brain axis and a reflection on whether or not fiber is as critical for gut health as many believe.
▪️Species-Adequate Diet for Humans: Dr. Liwinski shares his hypothesis that all humans should spend a significant amount of time in ketosis to optimize health.
▪️Spirituality and Diet: The role spirituality and personal beliefs about what food is good for health might have on overall well-being.

By the end of this interview, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how research on the ketogenic diet and microbiome can potentially revolutionize the treatment of depression and improve mental health outcomes.

*Expert featured in this interview*
Dr. Timur Liwinski
linkedin.com/in/timur-liwinski-293b96138
Timur.Liwinski@upk.ch

Study referenced:
_Ketogenic Diet for Depression_
clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06105762

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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.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Dr. Timur Liwinski's medical journey to discovering ketogenic therapy
8:57 What led Dr. Liwinski's to metabolic psychiatry
11:13 Why Dr. Liwinski's chose to study ketogenic therapy for depression
14:09 The response to Dr. Liwinski's study
15:46 About Dr. Liwinski's clinical trial of ketogenic therapy for depression
20:28 Is diet personalization needed for optimal health?
24:09 What do we know about a keto diet and the microbiome?
27:02 The strength of microbiome recommendations
28:16 About the psychobiome
31:15 Nutritional counseling as psychotherapy
32:33 Conclusion

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