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Poohbah
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I was wondering if anyone here is eating a ketogenic diet to help manage their mental illness. There is research that supports it can help.
Personally, I have been keto for over two months now and it's helped clear out the fog in my head from my antipsychotic medication. __________________ Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success. -Ernest Shackleton |
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i don't really know anything about this so it is best for me not to give advice i think. i do however Hope that you'll find the Help that you're looking for. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Ceara1010, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!
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If I may ask, are you tracking your ketone levels? How long were you on the diet before experiencing the mental clearing? Thank you. __________________ My dog mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it. |
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I am on Keto and fasting as well. For me Keto really helps with depression. There is a very good book called "Ketosis" the fourth fuel" that really goes into the facts and science on Ketosis (hint studies were only done in the 1990s because the military saw potential for its special forces) and there is serous evidence out there that it helps the brain in general by providing energy that you don't get when you are just using glucose.
I think I am probably going to be keto for life. |
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I was on keto for a month and the extra weight melted right off me. My son is always on it for weight. For some reason he gains weight too easily if eating regular. My friend is on it to manage cancer.
There are strips you can pee on that tell you the level of ketosis u r in . If it helps with mental health it’s another great reason for me to do it again. I’m inspired! It can do harm to your kidneys, though, so be careful and consult a doctor. __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T |
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Some people do carnivore (only eat red meat all day) and find amazing health benefits. This is likely because of the amino acids in meat and the ketosis. That is just a step too far for me... |
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Poohbah
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The mental clarity happened in a matter of days and has gotten progressively better. __________________ Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success. -Ernest Shackleton |
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Poohbah
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I was on keto a couple years ago and I got keto flu and got really sick from it. I don’t think I was doing it right though. I think I was eating too much protein.
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