Summary of and insights from a pilot study (clinical trial NCT03935854) by Stanford University on humans for metabolic psychiatry giving promise for the keto diet on metabolic and mental health
For more than three decades, I have delved deep into keto diets, embracing them as a lifestyle choice. In all my explorations, nothing has left as profound an impact on my physical and mental well-being as the state of ketosis through nutritional interventions, fasting, and physical exercise.
I firmly believe that keto diets and fasting might be valuable interventions for Hyperlipidemia/Inflammation and dyslipoproteinemia leading to type II diabetes, type III diabetes, and cardiometabolic disorders, including heart disease and stroke for some metabolically vulnerable people.
High-carb, low-fat diets gave me nightmares in my younger years, making me prediabetic and giving me abdominal obesity. As millions of people are metabolically disadvantaged and two billion people live with fatty liver disease, we need a paradigm shift. Old-school thinking no longer works, and it does not serve our purpose.
Everyone is unique. What works for one may not work for another. Therefore, governments preaching just one diet is not a viable solution. I acknowledge and respect that my approaches may not suit everyone’s needs or circumstances.
The holistic health principles I have explored via my intense research from credible sources and shared publicly can offer valuable perspectives and options. My goal is not to be correct but to serve my readers by giving them alternative solutions.
Despite facing challenges and setbacks from mainstream circles, I have remained steadfast in my passion for writing and speaking about the transformative power of ketogenesis, positively impacting the lives of my loved ones, friends, colleagues, community members, and readers.
Now, the tide is turning, thanks to visionary, diligent, and compassionate scientists from esteemed research institutes and universities worldwide. Their groundbreaking work catapult keto diets into the mainstream spotlight, offering hope and validation to countless people seeking optimal health and vitality.
Last year, I wrote an inspiring story titled A New Clinical Trial Found a Low-Carb Diet Better Than the Dash. I am pleased that the story was appropriately distributed, and it created awareness among my followers and subscribers, who shared their remarkable experiences with keto diets. It inspired many of my readers to experiment with it safely with guidance from their health consultants.
We can discover new paths to a healthier and more fulfilling life by embracing a broader understanding of health and well-being and considering research and proven approaches successfully tried and implemented by others.
In this post, I want to summarize the critical points of a new research pilot (clinical trial NCT03935854) at Standford University conducted on humans and published the peer-reviewed paper in Elsevier’s Journal of Psychiatry Research for the May 2024 issue, which is publicly available now.
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Their Final Conclusion of this Remarkable Story
These findings emphasize the importance of addressing metabolic issues in people with serious mental illness to enhance overall well-being and inform the development of more effective interventions in psychiatry.
Further research, including randomized controlled trials, is needed to assess the intervention’s efficacy and long-term effects in this population.
This study is truly remarkable, shedding light on the immense potential and health benefits of ketogenic diets for mental health. Its findings are not only illuminating but also incredibly encouraging.
Personally, I am not surprised by the results, as I have experienced firsthand the transformative effects of a ketogenic diet on both my physical and mental well-being over the past 30 years.
Through this dietary approach, I have witnessed significant improvements in cognitive and neurological function, hormonal balance, and immune health. It is incredibly gratifying to see scientific research aligning with personal experiences, reaffirming the value of ketogenic diets in promoting overall health and wellness.
Many thanks to my mentors Emeritus Professor Dr. Stephen Phinney, Prof Dr. Jeff Volek, Prof Dr. Timothy Noakes, Dr. Robert Lufkin, Dr. Kevin Berry, Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr Annette Bosworth, Mike Broadly, DHSc, Prof Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, science journalist and nutrition expert Nina Teicholz, PhD, eminent journalist Gary Taubes, and many other leading scientists, researchers, and practitioners who can introduce this new study to the public in their extended social networks and contribute to the well-being of society.
Thank you for reading my perspectives. I wish you a healthy and happy life.
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