Harnessing Ketosis and Brain Energy for Migraine Relief with Dr. Elena Gross, PhD

Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, and Dr. Elena Gross, PhD, explore the role of ketosis and brain metabolism in migraine management, emphasizing ketones as a supplemental energy source. They discuss the importance of trace minerals and hydration in reducing migraine frequency and examine the link between low brain energy levels and migraines. The episode addresses brain hyperexcitability, the carnivore diet, and nutrient considerations for migraine sufferers. Chronic pain management strategies and recent advancements in migraine science are highlighted, along with the role of medication. Environmental and lifestyle factors are considered for prevention, and brain energy rituals are introduced as part of a support system for healing. (0:00) Introduction and overview of ketosis, brain metabolism, and ketone bodies (5:42) Ketones as a supplemental energy source for the brain (10:08) Trace minerals, hydration, and their role in migraines (13:16) Low brain energy levels and migraine linkage (17:10) Sponsor: Migraket/Brain Ritual (22:00) Brain hyperexcitability and energy connections (23:28) Ketosis, carnivore diet, and nutrient considerations (24:59) Chronic pain management and migraine recovery strategies (27:12) Advances in migraine science and healing (29:19) Medication's role in migraine treatment (30:15) Environmental and lifestyle factors in migraine prevention (31:08) Implementing brain energy rituals for migraine relief (32:30) Support systems for migraine healing (32:36) Closing thoughts and next steps