A Deep Dive into the Ketogenic Diet: It's History and How it can Improve Bipolar Symptoms

Oliver Seligman and Elija Lawson discuss the ketogenic diet 🥑, where it came from, and how it's helping hundreds of thousands of people with mental illnesses. They discuss the day-to-day challenges and benefits it brings, how it can help people stabilise their mood, lose weight, and live a better life despite being diagnosed with bipolar type one. - Eli Lawson is an avid storyteller and a fierce advocate for mental health 👍. When he’s not writing or editing, he likes to spend his time outdoors and practicing guitar 🎸. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach him at [email protected] or on Instagram @saboodthefirst - Thanks so much to Eli Lawson. You were the driving force behind it 🙏. Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:03 | Disclaimer 00:03 - 04:22 | History & Development of Keto 04:22 -17:29 | Bipolar changes Oliver’s life 17:29 - 20:15 | Oliver tries the keto diet 20:15 - 20:54 | Why Keto makes you lose weight 20:54 - 23:20 | What’s it like to be a participant in a scientific study? 23:21 - 24:15 | The reason Oliver continued Keto 24:16 - 27:49 | What are the cons and is it worth it? 27:49 - 29:50 | Diets affect everyone differently! 29:50 - 33: 52 | The difficult choices that mental health issues pose 33:52 - 36:01 | The case for keto 36:01 - 39:06 | Final thoughts 39:06 - end | Resources 📺 Oliver’s Website: https://oliverseligman.com 📚 Check out Oliver Seligman's books on: https://amzn.to/3JFmhhj 🎤 “Unsilent” Podcast Episode with Oliver: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-broker-to-monk-a-quest-for-happiness-with-oliver/id1643896078?i=1000578691272 👩‍🦱 Bipolar Edinburgh: https://www.bipolaredinburgh.org.uk/ 🔗 Useful Links: Ketogenic Pilot Study by Iain Campbell: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HRS1HKW2NUhiJpsItq00AVTCXDcrkugW/view?usp=sharing (PDF) Dr. Chris Palmer & Mikhaila Peterson: https://youtu.be/EL1LZeyQ_cs Dr. Rangan Chatterjee & Dr. Chris Palmer: https://youtu.be/SSbpupbdqRw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keto-diet-can-it-supercharge-your-brain-and-body/id1051557000?i=1000672484829 - RESEARCH SOURCES - Ketosis for Mental Health by Metabolic Mind https://youtu.be/-0jxjWsFpcU?si=4P5J9CaZzgkHY2VR This Is How Your Body Turns Food Into Energy https://youtu.be/7bLMl6whc9E?si=m5JO4H0pNJNtr6bU The Metabolic Role of Ketogenic Diets in Treating Epilepsy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9738161/pdf/nutrients-14-05074.pdf Ketogenic Diet - Epilepsy Foundation https://www.epilepsy.com/treatment/dietary-therapies/ketogenic-diet Pros and Cons of the Ketogenic Diet by Northwestern Medicine https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/nutrition/pros-and-cons-of-ketogenic-diet History of the ketogenic diet by James Wheless https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2008.01821.x 8 Health Benefits of Fasting https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fasting-benefits#inflammation Fasting as a Therapy in Neurological Disease https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6836141/#:~:text=Fasting%20improves%20cognition%2C%20stalls%20age,multiple%20sclerosis%20in%20animal%20models. What is Epilepsy? https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy Mental Disorders - The WHO https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-disorders#:~:text=1%20in%20every%208%20people,have%20access%20to%20effective%20care Cellular Respiration https://www.osmosis.org/answers/cellular-respiration CRISIS RESOURCES ✋ If you have a serious mental illness, are taking psychiatric medication or have symptoms of mental illness and want to start a ketogenic diet, it is wise to get help from your doctor or qualified professional. Call 988 “At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you.” If you are experiencing an IMMEDIATE emergency, call 911! ✋ Disclaimer: This Youtube channel's intention is to educate and foster a greater understanding of bipolar disorder through the lens of people who live with this mental illness. The experiences and opinions expressed by those who appear on this channel are their own. They do not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, mental, or emotional problems. The videos on this channel are not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified healthcare professionals. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay in seeking it, because of something you have heard on this channel. ✋ The author and publishers disclaim, as far as the law allows, any liability arising directly or indirectly from the information in this video. The videos on this channel are for educational experiences and are not to be mistaken for medical or psychological counselling or treatment. ✋ This video is not sponsored and has no affiliate links. #ketogenicdiet #Bipolarbooks #Therapeuticketo