Beth Zupec-Kania, RDN

@GeorgiaEdeMD Honored to be a part of this group. Together we'll move mountains!

@ChrisPalmerMD Clarification is direction - thank you.

When people hear “diet,” they often think of wellness influencers. When they hear "cure," they're even more skeptical. Ketogenic therapies are not a wellness trend. They are medical interventions that alter core biology, including mitochondrial function, neurotransmitter activity, insulin signaling, inflammation, the gut microbiome, and brain energy metabolism. The ketogenic diet has long been established as an effective treatment for epilepsy, capable of stopping seizures even when medications fail. A growing body of research suggests that ketogenic therapies may also benefit some individuals with serious mental illnesses, including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia—sometimes resulting in sustained remission of symptoms. I personally do not describe this as a “cure”; the word "remission" is fine with me. For those who achieve remission after years of suffering, it can feel like nothing short of a miracle—regardless of the underlying mechanism. Let's work together to reduce the suffering and improve the lives of people living with mental illness.

Would you believe that the first ever MyCME course on ketogenic diet for Type 2 Diabetes is now live, taught by @bschermd and @DrMarielaGlandt ? mycme.com/courses/the-ke… Guess why it's taken this long? Because CME is expensive to create and the organizations who typically fund these courses are -- you guessed it -- pharmaceutical companies. So we stepped up as a family foundation to fund courses that teach clinicians how to use therapeutic nutrition to reverse chronic disease. I'm proud of our team @BaszuckiGroup and @Metabolic_Mind for getting this done, and grateful to our collaborators for working so hard to co-create this content. Please share with your networks!

"Ketogenic diet for status epilepticus in adult intensive care unit patients: a standard operating procedure" — Read it on @ResearchGate: researchgate.net/publication/39… This works in kids now we know it works in adults. THIS SHOULD BE STANDARD OF CARE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNITS.

"Ketogenic Diets and Depression and Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" — Read it on @ResearchGate: researchgate.net/publication/39…

Dietary Reference Intake (page 275); "The lower limit of dietary carbohydrate compatible with life apparently is zero, provided that adequate amounts of protein & fat are consumed. However, the amount of dietary carbohydrate that provides for optimal health in humans is unknown."

Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Treatment for Mental Health Disorders frontiersin.org/research-topic…

One of my recent articles published in Frontiers in Nutrition just reached a new impact milestone. Here is the link if you would like to read our research: frontiersin.org/article/160663…

Keto and cardio health - the evidence we've been waiting for.

regulations.gov/document/HHS-O… If you care about the future of our nation's health you will want to sign up for this.

@Metabolic_Mind @AccordMetabolic I'm so happy for you/your program! Hoping the participants absorb all that you are offering and take it back home with them for life.

Exciting News! The groundbreaking residential #metabolicpsychiatry program at @AccordMetabolic is now welcoming patients! The first participants are already seeing promising results. If you're seeking support on your ketogenic therapy journey, explore Accord in Arlington, Massachusetts, by the @EllenhornPACT team. 📢 Hear from Harvard-trained psychiatrist and Accord Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Matt Bernstein: youtu.be/48VtCyYiFzE 🔗 Learn more about Accord: accordmh.com

Ever wondered if the high saturated fat content in your #ketodiet is a cause for concern? A ketogenic diet can put treatment-resistant mental illness into remission and eliminate type 2 diabetes. But what about the #saturatedfat? 🥑 In this video from cardiologist @bschermd, you'll learn: 🔹 The benefits of ketogenic therapy 🔹 Potential concerns with high saturated fat intake 🔹 Tips for a healthier keto lifestyle Watch now: youtu.be/8vjl0ABKaCs

I like to use the adjectives "well formulated" which adds qualitative value to food choices on a keto diet.

@bigfatsurprise @janellison Sobering statistics - sigh. People need to know they have the ability to prevent this.

>100,000 amputations/year from diabetes complications--💯avoidable. Rates are 4x higher for Blacks, the poor. "Lack of public urgency...is in some measure the result of the nation’s most powerful diabetes advocacy group, the American Diabetes Association, which works hand in glove with its big food, pharmaceutical + medical technology donors, all of whom feed off the $400bn Americans spend annually on diabetes." writes @nsbarsky theguardian.com/us-news/ng-int…

The pursuit of science, regardless of its funding source, is essential for advancing our understanding of mental health. baltimoresun.com/2024/07/09/her… As parents who know the life-changing impact of ketogenic therapy, @BaszuckiGroup co-founders @janellison and @DavidBaszucki have responded to @MDHealthDept Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott's decision to shut down the only US-based inpatient study of a ketogenic diet for schizophrenia. They emphasize: "Considering the scarcity of federal funding for mental health research, privately funded studies like Kelly’s are a lifeline—not a line item. Kelly’s work was uniquely valuable as the only study of ketogenic therapy for schizophrenia offered to inpatients, who are often the most severely ill. These patients cannot afford a dietitian, let alone a private metabolic psychiatrist. If Herrera Scott stands by her decision, it is unlikely they will ever have access to this potentially life-changing therapy again." 🔗 Read their full op-ed in The Baltimore Sun: bit.ly/45Urj5r 📝 Sign the petition and help us reverse the decision: bit.ly/3WaMn4A

.@BaszuckiGroup is excited to announce the $10,000 Metabolic Mind Fresh Start Award! 🌟 Our Fresh Start Award honors the courage, strength, and resilience of individuals who have implemented ketogenic therapy to treat a serious mental illness. Up to five recipients will be awarded a one-time gift of $10,000 to pursue personal or professional goals, such as advocacy, education, or professional advancement. Individuals suffering from serious mental illnesses must often set aside their ambitions to focus on their mental health. The Fresh Start Award is designed to honor those who have shown incredible fortitude in working to improve their mental health through ketogenic therapy and to help them restart their lives. Hannah Warren, @Radiantbeasting, explains the rationale for the award in this clip, and you can learn more in the full video from our team at: youtu.be/YItmvRj_Mhw Read details about eligibility and apply here: bit.ly/460Xb8H

Why is Maryland scrapping valuable schizophrenia research? | GUEST COMMENTARY baltimoresun.com/2024/07/09/her…

Dr. Mary Newport witnessed the power of ketogenic interventions on Alzheimer’s dementia when her husband experienced remarkable improvements. And she isn't alone. @marynewportmd has received 360 reports of similar transformations using coconut and MCT oil, showcasing the promise of nutritional ketosis in neurodegenerative disease. Watch our full interview with Dr. Newport: youtu.be/EmkvmRW0yVc

"Bringing nutritional ketosis to the table as an option for healing the pediatric brain" — Read it on @ResearchGate: researchgate.net/publication/38…

This is a landmark trial that has the potential to transform the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Reach out to the study coordinators if you or someone you love needs help with AN. The study requires just one in-person visit in San Diego.