Dr Iain Campbell - PhD - Division of Psychiatry, University of Edinburgh

Main web page for: Dr Iain Campbell - PhD: Baszucki Brain Research Fund

Main web page: At the University of Edinburgh

“People with bipolar disorder live with substantial metabolic burden and have an increased risk of developing type two diabetes.”
“Our program is conducting mechanistic clinical trials into ketogenic metabolic therapy which show promise in addressing both psychiatric symptoms and metabolic dysfunction.”

Research

Pilot study of a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder:

This is a link to the preliminary research some detail.

Dr Iain Campbell - PhD

Dr Iain Campbell (36 minutes)

Published by: Public Health Collaboration - May, 2024

In this video, Dr Iain Campbell PhD talks about his own experience with mental health and expertise in metabolic psychiatry.

"Treating Bipolar with Keto - 100 Self-Reports with Dr. Iain Campbell"

Metabolic Mind - Dec 1, 2023

Ketogenic diets are emerging as an exciting new alternative treatment for bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions. Many people may see remission of their psychiatric symptoms and may be able to reduce or eliminate their intake of psychiatric medications. Dr. Iain Campbell, a researcher who lives with Bipolar II, collected survey data from over 100 individuals treating their bipolar disorder with ketogenic therapy. While the data are not at the same level as randomized controlled trials, the results are amazingly encouraging and indicate a substantial improvement in people's quality of life.

"Overcoming Bipolar Disorder - Inspiring Better Health"

Steve Bennet and Dr Iain Campbell (30 minutes)

Metabolic and Mental Health - Oct 5, 2024

We are joined by Dr. Iain Campbell, a researcher from Scotland who has lived with bipolar disorder since childhood. Dr. Campbell shares his personal journey of overcoming mental health challenges and the transformative impact the ketogenic diet had on his symptoms.

In this episode, we explore:
-The intricate connection between metabolic health and mental health.
Dr. Campbell’s experiences living with bipolar disorder and the insights he gained along the way.
-How adopting the ketogenic diet led to profound improvements in his symptoms.
-His mission to investigate whether the ketogenic diet can benefit others struggling with similar conditions.

Whether you’re curious about the links between diet and mental health or seeking strategies to enhance your well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.

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