Metabolic Therapy for Mental Health

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr Erin Louise Bellamy founded Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies which uses principles of Metabolic Psychiatry to provide remote, highly personalized 1:1 Metabolic Therapy for both psychiatric conditions and overall metabolic health. Dr. Erin Bellamy has a PhD in Psychology, specializing in Ketogenic Diets & Depression from the University of East London. She also has an MSc in Psychiatric Research from the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London. She is a Chartered Psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an accredited member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. In this episode, Drs. Brian and Erin talks about… (00:00) Intro (06:32) The history of research on metabolic therapies for the treatment of schizophrenia (11:46) Tracing the root cause of cognitive diseases to metabolic dysfunction and emotional/relational dysfunction (18:30) The incredible mood improvement and mental stability benefits of following a ketogenic diet (20:53) What factors may interfere with someone’s experiencing all the benefits of the ketogenic diet (30:47) The power of community and emotional support (38:00) How to get back on the wagon when you’ve fallen off (44:43) Why cravings start to cease as you stay consistent with a keto diet (47:22) Dr. Erin’s research on the ketogenic diet and its impact on various disorders (01:07:49) Outro and plugs For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! The Life's Best Medicine Podcast is sponsored by HLTH Code. Dr. Erin Bellamy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinlouisebellamy/ X: https://x.com/erinlbellamy Integrative Ketogenic Research & Therapies: https://www.ikrt.org Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website: ArizonaMetabolicHealth.com Low Carb MD Podcast: LowCarbMD.com X: x.com/BrianLenzkes Instagram: Instagram.com/BLenzkes HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website

Research indicates that following a keto diet can be an effective form of metabolic treatment for depression, particularly atypical and treatment-resistant forms. Dr. Erin Bellamy has seen ketogenic therapy’s success through her online program Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies (ikrt.org), which helps patients implement a keto diet for mental health conditions and effectively coordinate with their prescriber and health care team for the best treatment outcomes. The length of time it takes to see improvements when following a ketogenic diet to treat mental health conditions can vary. In some cases, it can take time to alleviate symptoms of depression; Dr. Bellamy recommends continuing the diet for at least twelve weeks to gauge treatment outcomes. Dr. Erin Bellamy finished a PhD in psychology specializing in Ketogenic Diets & Depression from the University of East London. Her decision to pursue research on ketogenic diets for mental health dates back to 2016, before metabolic psychiatry started to emerge as a cohesive field that is growing exponentially. She is excited to see how quickly the field is evolving. Featured in this video: Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy BA (Hons) MSc (KCL) PhD AFBPsS MHP Founder & CEO of Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies www.ikrt.org Twitter @ErinLBellamy LinkedIn erin-louise-bellamy/ Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ 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. 0:00 Introduction 1:42 Dr. Bellamy's interest in ketogenic therapy 7:37 The evolution of ketogenic therapy for mental health 9:12 Surprises and challenges of using a keto diet for mental health 13:37 A shift in perception of a ketogenic diet 14:41 How Dr. Bellamy uses ketogenic metabolic therapy with patients at IKRT 19:28 Ketogenic therapy for treating depression 25:10 Personalization of ketogenic therapy 26:51 Ketogenic therapy as an adjunctive treatment for mental health conditions 29:51 What to think about before starting ketogenic therapy 31:51 Conclusion #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #Depression #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis #MentalIllness #AlternativeTreatment #KetoForDepression #DepressionTreatment #MedicationSideEffects #TreatmentResistantDepression

LowCarbUSA co-founders Doug Reynolds and Pam Devine recently sat down with Dr. Erin Bellamy, a ketogenic specialist and metabolic health practitioner, for an illuminating podcast episode. Dr. Bellamy, who holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of East London and an MSc in psychiatric research from King’s College London, brings a wealth of experience in using ketogenic metabolic therapy to improve mental health. In the podcast, Erin emphasized the value of her accreditation as a Metabolic Health Practitioner (https://thesmhp.org/accreditation/) (MHP) through the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (The SMHP™). She noted that prior to The SMHP, there was no international consensus on guidelines for therapeutic carbohydrate restriction or ethics in the field. She stressed the importance of having a governing body like The SMHP that works to establish clinical guidelines, ethics, and scope of practice. This helps ensure MHPs are providing safe and beneficial care to clients. She appreciates being part of a like-minded group of practitioners who have access to science backed information from a trusted organization. The 9th Annual San Diego Symposium for Metabolic Health will be held August 15-18. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and interact with leading experts in metabolic health. This year’s symposium will feature a full day, Thursday, August 15th, dedicated to exploring the connection between mental health and metabolic disease. Learn more and register here (https://www.lowcarbusa.org/smhp-symposiums/sd-2024/).

On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024, Public Health Collaboration hosted our 8th annual conference in London at Fairfield Halls. Can you fix mental health through food? This panel includes Dr Erin Bellamy (Chair), Dr Rachel Brown, Dr Iain Campbell PhD and Ellen Bennett RD. PHC Conference 2025 tickets now on sale @ https://PHCuk.org/conference --- Donate or become a member @ https://PHCuk.org/donate Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/PHCukorg Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/phcukorg/ Linkedin @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/public-health-collaboration X @ https://x.com/PHCukorg #mentalhealth #diet #health

[NB: Not intended to be personal medical advice].⁣ Why were the patients at the psychiatric unit she worked at not getting better? The answer led Dr Erin Louise Bellamy to study the ketogenic diet - a powerful mental health treatment. She’s one of a handful of UK based professionals that work in the field of metabolic psychiatry. Dr Erin is also the founder and CEO of Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies. #mentalhealth #keto #carnivore #carnivorish #nutritionalpsychiatry #depression #bipolar #ultraprocessedfood #brainfog⁣ #psychosis #adhd #metabolicpsychiatry

#lowcarbandfasting #ketogenic #mentalhealth In this interview, Nayiri Mississian and co-host Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy talk with Nicole Laurent about ketogenic therapy for mental health disorders. Nicole Laurent (LMHC) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people use ketogenic dietary therapy as a treatment for mental illness and neurological issues. Nicole uses a variety of nutritional and functional methods of treatment and provides evidence-based psychotherapy modalities. Nicole Laurent completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University (formally Washington School of Professional Psychology) in 2007. In addition to specialized training in clinical skills, including Behavior Therapy (BT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Nicole is trained in nutritional and metabolic therapies for mental health. Nicole Laurent's links: https://mentalhealthketo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thatketocounselor/ https://x.com/KetoCounselor https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthketo/ Dr. Erin Bellamy's links: https://www.ikrt.org/ https://x.com/ikrt_org https://www.instagram.com/ikrt_org/ ***WATCH Nayiri's interview with Dr. Erin Bellamy: Low Carb & Fasting for Mental Health Disorders https://youtu.be/vcK4sg-n-S8?si=NbMMkj3_mJUV55sR Nayiri Mississian, the host of @LowCarbandFasting , is a certified Metabolic Health Practitioner, nutrition coach, researcher, and blogger. Nayiri has had type1 diabetes since 1978, doing intermittent fasting since 2000, eating low carb since 2015, strength training since 2018, extended fasting since 2021 and eating a ketovore/carnivore diet since 2022 (after 30 years of vegetarianism). Nayiri's bio https://lowcarbandfasting.com/about-me Nayiri is also the founding director of a translation company https://ntsprofessionaltranslations.com/ ***Join our community! 'Low Carb and Fasting' website https://lowcarbandfasting.com/ 'Low Carb and Fasting' for Middle Eastern community https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarbfastingmiddleeast 'Low Carb and Fasting' for Type1 diabetics https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketoandfastingtype1 'Low Carb and Fasting' on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbandfasting/ 'Low Carb and Fasting' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lowcarbandfastingdotcom ***For one-on-one consultations with Nayiri, contact her via webmail.

Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy, MHP, is the founder of Integrative Ketogenic Research and Therapies which uses principles of Metabolic Psychiatry to provide remote, highly personalized 1 on 1 metabolic therapy for both psychiatric conditions and overall metabolic health and goes as far as treating psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as overall metabolic health. Dr. Bellamy’s mission is to empower individuals with comprehensive education, expert guidance, and consistent support in the understanding and practical application of metabolic interventions, including Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy, to promote enhanced physical and mental well-being. Dr. Bellamy’s approach is aimed at increasing the levels of ketones in your body, which are small molecules produced when your body breaks down fat. Ketones have been shown to protect the brain and reduce inflammation and is a method to increase mitochondria and improve metabolic health, which in turn can have positive impacts on both physical and mental well-being. Find Dr. Erin Bellamy at- TW-@IKRT_org IG- @ikrt_org https://www.ikrt.org/ Email- hello@ikrt.org Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com

Keto Mental Health Counsellor Dr Erin Bellamy on Ketogenic Diet for depression. Sponsor: In-15 Home Insulin Testing https://metabolica.bio Continuous Ketone Monitor: https://Sibiosensor.com/ContinuousKetoneMonitor 02:00 Mental health conditions Dr Erin supports with 05:00 Increasing rates of mental ill health 06:00 Dr Erin’s personal ketogenic diet 10:00 Keto diet for physical health in mental health patients 16:00 Erin’s PHD in Keto Diet for depression 18:00 Keto Diet powerful intervention for delusions 19:00 The president of costa Rica is a former Ketogenic Diet researcher 20:00 ASTOUNDING keto diet results 21:00 Focus on low carb diet results in next phase 26:00 is standard mental health nutrition advice useful? 27:00 Turning dietary guidelines on their head 27:00 Fats and protein essentials in the diet 28:00 Banishing food cravings with low carb diet 29:00 Ketosis explained 30:00 Ketones are golden nuggets! 32:00 What is metabolic psychiatry? 33:00 Dr Chris Palmer’s Brain Energy Book 33:30 Mitochondria as the root cause to mental ill health 34:00 How ketosis therapy helps mental health 36:50 Reducing mental health drugs 39:00 Keto diet for neurodivergence 41:00 Keto diet for eating disorders 45:00 Schizoaffective disorder and ketosis 46:00 “That could be your teenager, that could be your young child” 47:00 Powerful keto testimonies 48:00 Mental health practitioners in the US Dr Georgie Ede Directory 49:00 Mental health practitioners in the UK 50:00 Dr Erin Bellamy’s Keto diet online course 53:00 Who ketosis may help, who may not benefit 54:00 Ketosis will benefit physical health 55:00 “EVERYBODY WOULD BENEFIT FROM TIME .. ON A KETO DIET” 56:00 Mental health symptoms improvement 58:00 Food changes for autism and ADHD 60:00 Keto strategies for ADHD 1:04:00 Autism success cases with keto diet 1:07:00 Fasting and exercise to support ketones 1:09:00 First steps towards a keto diet 1:11:00 Start with these breakfasts Contact Erin: https://www.ikrt.org/about-dr-erin-louise-bellamy Practitioner Directory: https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/directory Family Health Lab Podcast: Health Trailblazers S2: E01 Host: Claire McDonnell Liu, Health Researcher Tech: www.0ad.com.au IMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.

#lowcarbandfasting #mentalhealth #ketolifestyle In this video, Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy talks about her study on the impact of the ketogenic diet on mental health disorders. Dr. Erin Louise Bellamy holds a PhD in psychology, with a specialty in ketogenic diets and depression. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Erin is also the founder, and one of the consultant, of the IKRT (Integrative Ketogenic Research Therapies). You can contact them for one-on-one consultations via their website https://www.ikrt.org/ Nayiri Mississian, the host of Low Carb and Fasting, is a nutrition researcher, coach and blogger. Nayiri has had type1 diabetes since 1978, intermittent fasting since 2000, eating low carb since 2015, strength training since 2018, extended fasting since 2021 and ketovore/carnivore since 2022 (after 30 years of vegetarianism). Nayiri is also the founding director of a translation company, which she runs alongside her research work and coaching. If you liked this video, you will like our interview with Dr. Rachel Brown! How Diet Impacts Mental Health! https://youtu.be/S4y-US8HHug?si=J9tpmmVEVZH7_3Kh Erin's links: https://www.ikrt.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ikrt_org/ https://twitter.com/erinlbellamy ***If you like our content, please consider subscribing. Thank you! Our links: 'Low Carb and Fasting' website https://lowcarbandfasting.com/ 'Low Carb and Fasting' for Middle Eastern community https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcarbfastingmiddleeast 'Low Carb and Fasting' for Type1 diabetics https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketoandfastingtype1 'Low Carb and Fasting' on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbandfasting/ 'Low Carb and Fasting' Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lowcarbandfastingdotcom Nayiri’s blogs https://lowcarbandfasting.com/blogs-1 Nayiri's Twitter and Facebook: https://www.twitter.com/NTSTranslation https://www.facebook.com/nts.translation Nayiri's guest appearances: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWbJZ1Q98dV-mIuCEEL6mC3vPUEaRWHfm For one-on-one coaching services with Nayiri, email her via our website https://lowcarbandfasting.com/

The Prolongevity Podcast - Episode 33 Chapterisation: 00:00 - 02:15 Introduction 02:15 - 06:41 Erin's background 06:41 - 12:17 Erin's personal health journey towards weight loss and the ketogenic diet 12:17 - 23:58 What is ketosis ("keto") ending the confusion 23:58 - 29:26 Is metabolic health getting worse? And it's relation to mental health 29:26 - 37:28 How metabolic treatments for mental health conditions have drastically changed 37:28 - 47:45 Erin's PhD & the science behind ketosis and the ketogenic diet 47:45 - 54:18 The results of Erin's research 54:18 - 59:03 The fascinating benefits of the ketogenic diet 59:03 - 01:06:00 How "keto" can help our mental health 01:06:00 - 01:12:15 What does the future hold for Erin? What does Erin's diet look like? 01:12:15 - 01:15:04 Final thoughts from Erin: keeping yourself grounded when trying a keto diet This podcast video is brought to you by ProLongevity, the multi-award-winning lifestyle change program that helps reverse and prevent and reverse avoidable killer diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, Strokes, and Hypertension. Founder of ProLongevity, Graham Phillips discusses the latest controversial yet scientifically proven breakthroughs in understanding how to live healthy for longer. View a range of topics that will offer a new understanding that will help improve your health. From the damage caused to public health, by Big Food and Big Pharma that costs the UK and US Billions, why you can’t just simply run off extra pounds by joining the gym, the connection between the brain and gut, why certain diets don’t always work and can even damage your health. Erin's Socials: Erin Bellamy's website: https://www.ikrt.org/ Ketomed academy: https://www.ketomedacademy.com/ X: https://twitter.com/erinlbellamy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinlouisebellamy/ In each episode, you’ll meet world-renowned experts who fully support ProLongevity. After watching, feel free to reach out to Graham Phillips with any questions or for any advice by contacting him here. https://www.prolongevity.co.uk/ For more great videos like this, make sure you’ve subscribed. Or why not join our private members Facebook Group for future events and webinars, packed with news, debates, educational resources, free health risk assessments, and much more; https://www.facebook.com/groups/278916313071738/

Ally Houston and I (Dr Erin L Bellamy) sat down to discuss how MetPsy (www.metpsy.com) and IKRT (www.ikrt.org) are helping people access Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for mental health support in the UK and beyond. We discussed: - IKRT's (www.ikrt.org) group ketogenic therapy for mental health program starting on November 4th - MetPsy (www.metpsy.com) monthly live Q&As with clinical experts in the field - Our newly published paper “Ketogenic diets in clinical psychology: examining the evidence and implications for practice" in Frontiers in Psychology - Upcoming exciting UK conferences discussing Metabolism and Brain Health (www.bsem.org.uk) Need Support? - IKRT: www.ikrt.org - MetPsy: www.metpsy.com - Social Media: Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram