New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
Michelle Hurn
Michelle Hurn
Michelle Hurn
Posted:
Posted:
Posted:
4/2025
4/2025
4/2025
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
Key Symptoms Addressed
Key Symptoms Addressed
Anxiety/racing thoughts around food.
Anxiety/racing thoughts around food.
My Top Three Strategies
My Top Three Strategies
Modified ketogenic diet, daily cardio, and intermittent fasting.
Modified ketogenic diet, daily cardio, and intermittent fasting.
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H
H
Therapeutic
Primary care physician (PCP) to monitor blood work. Check in with therapist every quarter.
Primary care physician (PCP) to monitor blood work. Check in with therapist every quarter.
Primary care physician (PCP) to monitor blood work. Check in with therapist every quarter.
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I
Integration
Integration
Monitor blood panel, supplement with MCT, Unimate by Unicity (concentrated yerba mate designed to increase fatty acid oxidation and ketone production), and electrolytes.
Monitor blood panel, supplement with MCT, Unimate by Unicity (concentrated yerba mate designed to increase fatty acid oxidation and ketone production), and electrolytes.
Monitor blood panel, supplement with MCT, Unimate by Unicity (concentrated yerba mate designed to increase fatty acid oxidation and ketone production), and electrolytes.
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Nutritional
Modified animal based ketogenic diet. I keep my fat % high, protein % moderate, and I flex in some carbohydrates to support my distance running.
Modified animal based ketogenic diet. I keep my fat % high, protein % moderate, and I flex in some carbohydrates to support my distance running.
Modified animal based ketogenic diet. I keep my fat % high, protein % moderate, and I flex in some carbohydrates to support my distance running.
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K
Ketosis
Rarely test, but when I have tested in the past my ketones have been between 1.0-1.3.
Rarely test, but when I have tested in the past my ketones have been between 1.0-1.3.
Rarely test, but when I have tested in the past my ketones have been between 1.0-1.3.
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S
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
I prioritize sleep! Rest=recovery. I'm in bed by 10 pm at the latest and up by 6 am most days. I use a white noise machine, sleep in a cool dark room, and do a short meditation before bed.
I prioritize sleep! Rest=recovery. I'm in bed by 10 pm at the latest and up by 6 am most days. I use a white noise machine, sleep in a cool dark room, and do a short meditation before bed.
M
M
Move
Move
Move
Long distance running 6 days a week. Strength training 2 days a week.
Long distance running 6 days a week. Strength training 2 days a week.
A
A
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid negative people, ultra processed foods, sugars, seed oils, and limit caffeine to 2 servings daily.
Avoid negative people, ultra processed foods, sugars, seed oils, and limit caffeine to 2 servings daily.
R
R
Rebuild
Rebuild
Rebuild
I started new career working as a dietitian helping type 2 diabetics reverse their disease. I've been able to speak at several conferences on low carb nutrition. I started a charity project where we purchase local beef for the food pantry. I'm spending more time connecting with friends and family.
I started new career working as a dietitian helping type 2 diabetics reverse their disease. I've been able to speak at several conferences on low carb nutrition. I started a charity project where we purchase local beef for the food pantry. I'm spending more time connecting with friends and family.
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Track
Track
Track
Full metabolic panel twice a year, track running performance, and have trusted friends that check in regarding overall mood and eating behavior.
Full metabolic panel twice a year, track running performance, and have trusted friends that check in regarding overall mood and eating behavior.
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