In this Metabolic Mind interview, Dr. Phillips discusses his study, Randomized crossover trial of a modified ketogenic diet in Alzheimer’s disease [PubMed Abstract] [Full-Text HTML] [Full-Text PDF]. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2021 Feb 23;13(1):51. doi: 10.1186/s13195-021-00783-x.
In this interview, Dr. Phillips states that his results would have been even more positive had the study run longer, say six months instead of three months. He also states that if the subjects had been on intermitent fasting, say 16 hours a day, the study might have been more positive. He is working on organizing a trial that includes those variables.
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Fasting and Ketosis to treat Dementia With Dr. Matthew Phillips
Metabolic neurology is a growing field focusing on the connection between metabolic and neurologic health, and encompasses neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, other types of dementia, and more. Dr. Matthew Phillips is leading the way as a clinician and researcher exploring the use of metabolic therapies, like intermittent fasting and nutritional ketosis to help treat and prevent neurocognitive diseases. Dr. Phillips shares with us what he has learned from his research studies, and what he feels are the top tips for neurologic and brain health. He also explores how metabolic therapies can, and should, usher in a new era of healthcare. Expert featured in this video: Dr. Matthew Phillips, clinical and research neurologist at Waikato Hospital in NZ https://www.metabolicneurologist.com/ Twitter: @drmclphillips Papers Referenced: Randomized crossover trial of a modified ketogenic diet in Alzheimer’s disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33622… Metabolic Strategies in Healthcare: A New Era https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35656… Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial https://movementdisorders.onlinelibra… Metabolic Therapy Program In Conjunction With Standard Treatment For Glioblastoma Multiforme https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT0… Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/
