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01-19-2018, 09:23 PM | #1 | ||
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I recall mention of this diet as possibly being beneficial to folk with sustained brain injury, or neurological issues. Comment wanted from folk who tried it or are living by it, as to the efficacy of it.
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01-19-2018, 09:41 PM | #2 | ||
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It was AMAZING for my brain, but tough on my kidneys. I was doing it wrong though. Not enough vegetables and not supplementing with alkalizing foods/drinks, such as apple cider vinegar, and sodium bicarbonate.
I should say that I have had a kidney stone in the past. I'm apart of a forum on Facebook. A lady there said she had severe symptoms for 8 years after a TBI. Misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's, put on meds, etc. ALL of her symptoms are gone. It's incredible. But should not be a full-time thing. It's best to do it as needed. Currently, trying to get back into it. I'd be happy to point towards research or books on the diet and TBI. |
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01-19-2018, 09:43 PM | #3 | ||
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It basically brought my functioning up from like a 20-60% range depending on the day, to 60-80%. Sound and light sensitivity were about normal. I came out of a brain fog I didn't know I was in.
It feels great to have mental clarity. |
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01-20-2018, 04:52 AM | #4 | ||
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Am listening to a current series by Dr Mark Hyman on the Broken Brain, and merit is made mention of Mediterranean and Ketogenic Diets. Mental Clarity, what's that? can hardly remember what it's like! Thanks. |
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01-20-2018, 08:48 AM | #5 | ||
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I'm trying my best to get to that series myself. Glad to hear they're promoting good info.
I have to head to work soon, but will get a list of resources hopefully later today. |
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01-22-2018, 07:31 AM | #6 | ||
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A really good resource is this site:
What is the Ketogenic Diet? A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide A great book, which I only got to a few pages of and skimming before borrowing to someone else: The Ketogenic Bible: The Authoritative Guide to Ketosis: Jacob Wilson, Ryan Lowery: 97816286 1 46: Amazon.com: Books I would start with those, but as far as support groups and other places to get good info, there's Keto for Neuro on Facebook, where members have some neurological diangosis/condition, including brain injury. Electrolytes (and their ratios) and water are huge as the body excretes them quickly. So look into fairy/electrolyte dust by this site, which I like though they promote lots of dairy, which is not good for all people and has to be of good quality (or as good as a person can afford). Do not overdo electrolytes either. I had way too much pink salt my first go and I think that contributed to my kidney pain. Vitamins and supplements for Keto - Impulsive Keto I did read a story on a TBI/PCS Facebook forum that a lady had rather severe symptoms after a TBI, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, put on meds, tried loads of therapies, but is now symptom free after going and staying keto. Pretty neat. There's lots more out there for info, including supplementing with something like MCT oil (only get C8/C10 triglyecerides if you do) or ketone salts, but I don't want to overwhelm you and give you too much that you don't give the diet a shot. Basically, keto increases lots of good things in the brain and body (antioxidants, BDNF, GABA, mitochondrial health, etc.) but it CAN go very wrong if people don't do it right (keto flu, kidney stones, etc.) |
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01-28-2018, 12:21 AM | #7 | ||
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I’m on day 6 of Keto and currently miserable. I’m supplementing electrolytes and counting macros. How long did it take to notice difference? I know they say 1-3 months to get fat adapted. I’m very happy it has helped you. |
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