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
Vanessa
Vanessa
Vanessa
Posted:
Posted:
Posted:
05/2025
05/2025
05/2025
Recovering from
Recovering from
Recovering from
Bipolar Disorder & Minor Depression
Bipolar Disorder & Minor Depression
Bipolar Disorder & Minor Depression
Started Journey
Started Journey
Started Journey
2024
2024
2024
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
Key Symptoms Addressed
Key Symptoms Addressed
Brain fog, lethargy & hopelessness.
Brain fog, lethargy & hopelessness.
My Top Three Strategies
My Top Three Strategies
Keto, intermittent fasting & walking.
Keto, intermittent fasting & walking.
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H
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Therapeutic
Metabolic psychologist for support. Connecting my psychiatrist with my psychologist. More regular lithium tests.
Metabolic psychologist for support. Connecting my psychiatrist with my psychologist. More regular lithium tests.
Metabolic psychologist for support. Connecting my psychiatrist with my psychologist. More regular lithium tests.
I
I
Integration
Integration
I completed fasting glucose, cholesterol and kidney function tests prior to starting. These were done every 8 weeks. I tracked my ketones daily with a blood ketone monitor several times a day. I took MCT oil, creatine, magnesium.
I completed fasting glucose, cholesterol and kidney function tests prior to starting. These were done every 8 weeks. I tracked my ketones daily with a blood ketone monitor several times a day. I took MCT oil, creatine, magnesium.
I completed fasting glucose, cholesterol and kidney function tests prior to starting. These were done every 8 weeks. I tracked my ketones daily with a blood ketone monitor several times a day. I took MCT oil, creatine, magnesium.
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Nutritional
I followed a mostly carnivore ketogenic diet. I stuck closely to a small range of recipes and foods I knew to be high protein and low carb. I fasted daily 18/6 with a 6-7 hour eating window. No snacking - 2 meals. I brought beef jerky with me when going to events to supplement protein in case the offered meals were too carb rich. My total carb target was 20-30g a day, but I have to admit I only tracked macros for 2 weeks and then stuck to those meals. I just aimed to focus on protein. A healthy meat source at the centre of each meal (or eggs for lunch) with a small amount of added fat and low carb vegetables. I occasionally had a small amount of berries and Greek yogurt.
I followed a mostly carnivore ketogenic diet. I stuck closely to a small range of recipes and foods I knew to be high protein and low carb. I fasted daily 18/6 with a 6-7 hour eating window. No snacking - 2 meals. I brought beef jerky with me when going to events to supplement protein in case the offered meals were too carb rich. My total carb target was 20-30g a day, but I have to admit I only tracked macros for 2 weeks and then stuck to those meals. I just aimed to focus on protein. A healthy meat source at the centre of each meal (or eggs for lunch) with a small amount of added fat and low carb vegetables. I occasionally had a small amount of berries and Greek yogurt.
I followed a mostly carnivore ketogenic diet. I stuck closely to a small range of recipes and foods I knew to be high protein and low carb. I fasted daily 18/6 with a 6-7 hour eating window. No snacking - 2 meals. I brought beef jerky with me when going to events to supplement protein in case the offered meals were too carb rich. My total carb target was 20-30g a day, but I have to admit I only tracked macros for 2 weeks and then stuck to those meals. I just aimed to focus on protein. A healthy meat source at the centre of each meal (or eggs for lunch) with a small amount of added fat and low carb vegetables. I occasionally had a small amount of berries and Greek yogurt.
K
K
Ketosis
I used both blood ketone meter and acetone breath meter. I aimed for 1.5 mmol/L, but I felt great even at 0.5 mmol/L.
I used both blood ketone meter and acetone breath meter. I aimed for 1.5 mmol/L, but I felt great even at 0.5 mmol/L.
I used both blood ketone meter and acetone breath meter. I aimed for 1.5 mmol/L, but I felt great even at 0.5 mmol/L.
S
S
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
I set a reminder on my phone and Apple Watch 15 mins before bedtime. I aimed to go to bed from 9:30-10pm every day, and I tracked my sleep through the Apple Watch and wake up time. I walked an hour daily in sunlight. I kept my room around 24 degrees Celsius. I used melatonin occasionally during stressors in life, and I meditated before bed.
I set a reminder on my phone and Apple Watch 15 mins before bedtime. I aimed to go to bed from 9:30-10pm every day, and I tracked my sleep through the Apple Watch and wake up time. I walked an hour daily in sunlight. I kept my room around 24 degrees Celsius. I used melatonin occasionally during stressors in life, and I meditated before bed.
M
M
Move
Move
Move
Yoga, walking and strength training.
Yoga, walking and strength training.
A
A
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
I completely eliminated alcohol, quit vaping, limited caffeine to one in morning, and let go of two relationships that weren’t supportive.
I completely eliminated alcohol, quit vaping, limited caffeine to one in morning, and let go of two relationships that weren’t supportive.
R
R
Rebuild
Rebuild
Rebuild
Meditation, regular sharing with support friends, looking to how I would impact the mental health system in future, and attending bipolar support group dinners.
Meditation, regular sharing with support friends, looking to how I would impact the mental health system in future, and attending bipolar support group dinners.
T
T
Track
Track
Track
I measured my sleep, steps, movement, resting heart rate, ketones, lean body muscle mass, fat percentage and more. I used an Apple Watch, a full body composition scale linked with my health app, and ketone monitor.
I measured my sleep, steps, movement, resting heart rate, ketones, lean body muscle mass, fat percentage and more. I used an Apple Watch, a full body composition scale linked with my health app, and ketone monitor.
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