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ACCORD is proud to announce that the Baszucki Group has awarded more than $600,000 in research funding to support a groundbreaking study on metabolic psychiatry in partnership with…

The promise of ketogenic therapy for treating mental illness is accelerating with the newly published findings of a pilot study at The Ohio State University, which showed remarkable…

A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small…

A growing body of scientific evidence suggests the ketogenic diet, long used to treat epilepsy, could be effective for treating schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders and reducing the…

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to “make America healthy again.” With HHS updating its Dietary Guidelines for Americans this year, now…

Years of research link brain health to metabolism. Researchers are now exploring treatments like ketogenic metabolic therapy, which shows early promise for bipolar disorder.

During high school, Matt Baszucki suffered from insomnia and panic attacks. By 19, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and despite taking numerous medications, progressed into mania. Like Laura…

I always wanted to understand life. What moves us? What allows us to heal and thrive? And what goes wrong when we get sick or when we eventually…

A cautious, and nuanced editorial about elevated LDL cholesterol while on a keto diet. Read more here!

High cholesterol has long gotten a bad rap for causing poor heart health — but a new study suggests that the low-carb ketogenic diet may not be linked…

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are among the most feared consequences of aging, impacting nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. today, a number expected to double…

Can intermittent fasting support ketosis and help treat serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety? Transcript: Can intermittent fasting help with ketosis or help with…

Remember mitochondria: the “powerhouses of the cell”? It turns out, they’re not just high school biology trivia. Mitochondria are vital for transforming the energy your body needs, but…

Is high LDL cholesterol always a red flag for heart disease? New research says… maybe not. Transcript: Keto is bad for the heart, right? Well, new research suggests…

Why should we rely on a blood test to assess heart disease risk when we can see the disease itself? Transcript: Introduction to Carotid Intima-Media Thickness test (CIMT).Have…

A “new” study once again claims butter is harmful. But does the data actually support this conclusion? And does the data apply to you? Transcript: Another study claims…

Did you know that thousands of people are already using ketogenic therapy to treat serious mental illnesses and even put them into remission? Transcript: Can Ketogenic Therapy help…

Is coconut oil clogging your arteries, or could it actually reduce your risk of heart disease? Transcript: The controversy surrounding coconut oilIs coconut oil going to give you…

Is a ketogenic diet an effective, affordable, and sustainable solution for long-term metabolic health? Transcript: Introduction to Dr. Tro’s new paper on GLP1’s vs ketogenic diet.Real world data…

Have you been told you have high cholesterol and need to start a statin to prevent a heart attack? You're not alone. Every year, millions receive this news from their doctors—often with a sense of fear and urgency. But it turns out that cholesterol isn’t the best way to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Youth mental health refers to the emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults. This period of life is marked by rapid brain development and…

College can be a time of rapid growth, but also intense pressure. For many young people, college is the first time they are setting out on their own….

Radiant Beast explores metabolic healing and spiritual growth, reframing psychosis as an altered state of consciousness. When the Altered State Finds You First Altered states of consciousness are…

How can a metabolic intervention succeed where potent, “evidence-based” pharmaceuticals have failed? In this compelling guest post, originally published on his ‘StayCurious Metabolism’ newsletter, Dr. Nicholas Norwitz challenges…

Could nutritional ketosis unlock therapeutic breakthroughs in treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?  A newly published, peer-reviewed case report in Frontiers in Psychiatry unveils a potential missing link in the…

A Practical Guide to the Ketogenic Diet, Why Formulation Matters, and How a Nutrient-Dense Approach Can Unlock Its Full Therapeutic Potential. As research continues to uncover the therapeutic…

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect individuals; it reshapes entire families. In the United States alone, more than half of adults live with at least one chronic condition [*]….

A Nuanced Guide to Understanding Bipolar Mood Disorders, Why They’re Often Misdiagnosed, and How Personalized Treatment Is Reshaping Lives. Bipolar mood disorders are complex and often misunderstood mental…

Challenging reductionistic views of psychosis, Radiant Beast is a living workbook on metabolic healing, spiritual growth, and transformative recovery. I am excited to announce that I will soon…

I was fortunate to be present yesterday at the White House as the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its first report: "Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment." President Trump gave brief comments, along with several Commission members, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy.

Dr. Gordon Guyatt, who coined the term evidence-based medicine, explains its core principles: weighing the trustworthiness of evidence, relying on systematic reviews, and integrating patient values into care. He highlights…

Dr. David Unwin, a UK NHS GP, shares how he has achieved over 150 cases of drug-free type 2 diabetes remission in his practice using low-carb nutrition. He emphasizes the…

Engineer-researcher Dave Feldman walks through the lean-mass hyper-responder (LMHR) keto-CTA trial: 100 metabolically healthy keto eaters with very high LDL/ApoB had coronary CT angiograms at baseline and ~1 year. Key…

Cardiologist Dr. Matt Budoff returns to explain how coronary CT metrics—especially percent atheroma volume (PAV) and non-calcified plaque—should be interpreted in the new lean mass hyper-responder study. He clarifies that…

This episode features cardiologist Dr. Matt Budoff on a one-year CT-angiography study of lean, keto-adhering “hyper-responders” with very high LDL/ApoB. Headline finding: no clear link between higher LDL/ApoB and coronary…

This episode features researcher Dr. Eline Dekeyster on ketogenic therapy for autism spectrum disorder—why it may help and how to make it workable in real life. She explains overlapping mechanisms…

This episode features UCLA psychiatrist Dr. David Miklowitz on the first multicenter trial testing ketogenic therapy as an adjunct for adolescents and young adults (12–21) with bipolar disorder. He explains…

This Metabolic Mind episode features psychiatrist Dr. Nick Fabiano on why the gym staple creatine may also benefit depression. He explains how creatine supports brain energy (ATP/phosphocreatine) and reviews emerging…

This episode features mitochondrial psychobiologist Dr. Martin Picard discussing his new Nature study that maps mitochondrial “hardware” across the human brain and links it to MRI signals. He explains how…

This episode of the Metabolic Mind Podcast features Dr. Lily Mujica Parodi, a Baszucki Endowed Chair of Metabolic Neuroscience, and Dr. Kirk Nylen, Managing Director of Neuroscience at Baszucki Group.…