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Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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Re: Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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tmikaeld wrote: post #6
elliotec wrote: post #4

I can't help but think "finally" and "told ya so" regarding this news. It's difficult to describe how massively my life changed when I started keto. Like the subject of the article, I've had Bipolar (1 in my case, they didn't specify their version) for most of my life, since way before it's supposed to manifest in late adolescence. I was misdiagnosed here and there since I was a very young child, but I finally got on…

> It's certainly not the easiest diet to adhere to, it's also surely not the best for the environment I'm able to sustain keto when using Huel Black (17% carbs), but your mileage may vary. And Huel is both vegan and sustainable. (I'm not affiliated, just a user)

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Re: Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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Post by redeeman »

tmikaeld wrote: post #6
elliotec wrote: post #4

I can't help but think "finally" and "told ya so" regarding this news. It's difficult to describe how massively my life changed when I started keto. Like the subject of the article, I've had Bipolar (1 in my case, they didn't specify their version) for most of my life, since way before it's supposed to manifest in late adolescence. I was misdiagnosed here and there since I was a very young child, but I finally got on…

> It's certainly not the easiest diet to adhere to, it's also surely not the best for the environment I'm able to sustain keto when using Huel Black (17% carbs), but your mileage may vary. And Huel is both vegan and sustainable. (I'm not affiliated, just a user)

What source does huel black use for D12?

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Post by golergka »

elliotec wrote: post #4

I can't help but think "finally" and "told ya so" regarding this news. It's difficult to describe how massively my life changed when I started keto. Like the subject of the article, I've had Bipolar (1 in my case, they didn't specify their version) for most of my life, since way before it's supposed to manifest in late adolescence. I was misdiagnosed here and there since I was a very young child, but I finally got on…

In currently taking Lamictal for similar reasons, and your comment really made me curious. Any particular resources you would recommend on how to switch to keto?

Re: Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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Post by tmikaeld »

elliotec wrote: post #10
tmikaeld wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> It's certainly not the easiest diet to adhere to, it's also surely not the best for the environment I'm able to sustain keto when using Huel Black (17% carbs), but your mileage may vary. And Huel is both vegan and sustainable. (I'm not affiliated, just a user)

Interesting. Is that all you eat in a day? It looks like the lowest carb flavor is unsweetened and unflavored at 65g net for the daily 5x meals/servings (assuming there are no sugar alcohols, which they don't list on the label). That's pretty close to my maximum but definitely doable if I'm active. I could see doing 2 servings or half a day's worth and then continuing with the old eggs, avocados, and meat. Wouldn't b…

Yep, eventually I combine it with - as you say - the standard eggs/avocados/meat.

It varies though and I use keto-sticks to check what level I'm at. And like you say, depends on daily activity.

I'm not a fan of vegan food in general (hard to get tasty), Huel is what I can tolerate.

Re: Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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Post by m463 »

I've read the book "the glucose revolution" and it is pretty interesting how regulating glucose spikes can affect your mental clarity, energy levels and general health and wellbeing.

When you eat carbs, your blood sugar rises. At first it fuels your muscles, then at some point your body has to release insulin to protect itself, keeping your blood sugar low using fat storage. Later, the blood sugar will crash, leading to a lack of energy and brain fog.

There are some hacks in the book to help with this, like walking after eating (muscles take up more of the spike), or eating in order (fiber first to moderate blood sugar, followed by protein/fat, and finally any carbs)

I think a keto diet probably has the same effects, as a consequence of removing simple carbs from your diet.

It might be better to understand this all holistically and manage it with decent nutrition, not just cutting out all .

Re: Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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Post by tmikaeld »

redeeman wrote: post #13
tmikaeld wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> It's certainly not the easiest diet to adhere to, it's also surely not the best for the environment I'm able to sustain keto when using Huel Black (17% carbs), but your mileage may vary. And Huel is both vegan and sustainable. (I'm not affiliated, just a user)

What source does huel black use for D12?

You can ask in their forum https://discuss.huel.com/, they usually respond quickly

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Post by canadianfella »

tmikaeld wrote: post #8
Pete_arten wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm also doing the 16/8 IF schedule, but I honestly don't feel like I am able to enter ketosis. However, I do have better sleep and I would say more energy. It also helps me to limit "junk" intake.

How often and how much I eat during non-IF matters a lot. But doing regular Huel Black sizes (2-3 Scoops) 2x/day and I'll easily be within keto, sometimes it's too little energy though so I combine it with 2 eggs (organic).

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Re: Patients say keto helps with mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

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Post by triyambakam »

Keto just ignores the real issue - microbial (im)balance. It might help short-term (that's relative) , but it's not a fix for gut health. Humans are unspecialised frugivores.

Our teeth be flat like for eat fruits and plants, not for tear meat. And our digestion system be long, cherry for fiber. Da kine sweet ono loa!

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