How a Keto Diet Impacts Psychiatric Meds: Insights from Metabolic Psychiatry with Dr. Deanna Kelly

How does the food we eat impact the way our bodies absorb and metabolize medications? What do we have to be aware of if we are eating a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet, and how it’s going to impact so many of the medications people with mental illness are taking? In this engaging interview with psychopharmacology expert Dr. Deanna Kelly, you’ll learn how the food you eat can influence the effectiveness of mental health medications such as Cobenfy and the extended-release form of Quetiapine, where absorption rates are affected by high-fat meals. Dr. Kelly shares valuable insights on optimizing psychiatric care with individualized approaches, revealing practical tips for patients and practitioners alike. This conversation is essential viewing for those interested in the latest strategies in metabolic psychiatry and the powerful role of nutrition in mental health care. *Experts featured* Deanna L. Kelly, PharmD, BCPP https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/kelly-deanna/ X: @ProfDeannaK https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-l-kelly-pharmd-bcpp-3a8b299b/ *Related Publications* _Dietary Influence on Drug Efficacy: A Comprehensive Review of Ketogenic Diet–Pharmacotherapy Interactions_ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11054576/ *Related Videos* https://youtu.be/tzPlQ6dJwe8 *Sign Dr. Christopher Palmer’s Petition to Reinstate the Study* https://bit.ly/3Ap8Oe4 About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications. #MetabolicMind #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis#KetogenicTherapy#Depression#Schizophrenia#Keto#PsychMeds