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Welcome to the Food Junkies Podcast. My name is Dr Vera Tarman and I am you cohost today, along with Clarissa Kennedy. Today we speak with Dr Corinde Wiers about the value of using a keto diet to control cravings – not only for alcohol and possibly other drugs, but also for food.

Dr. Corinde E. Wiers obtained her PhD in Psychology from the Berlin School of Mind and Brain in 2014. Her doctoral research focused on neurocognitive processes in alcohol use disorder.She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Center for Studies of Addiction, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Wiers has expertise in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and their application to understanding brain mechanisms involved in substance cravings and addiction. Dr. Wiers was a key investigator in the study examining how a ketogenic diet affects alcohol withdrawal and neurobiological craving in individuals with alcohol use disorder. We at Food Junkies are keen to see how this information might apply to those suffering with food addiction.

Key Discussion Points:
· Dr. Corinde Weir’s journey into the field of addiction and neuroscience.
· The brain’s reliance on alternative energy sources (acetate) during chronic alcohol use and how the keto diet can provide crucial support during alcohol withdrawal.
· How a ketogenic diet might reduce the need for benzodiazepines during alcohol detoxification and decrease alcohol cravings.
· The impact of a keto diet on brain function and cravings for both alcohol and food.
· Exploring future research on the ketogenic diet’s effects on other addictions and the potential role it could play in long-term recovery.
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Corinde Weirs obtained her PhD in psychology from the Berlin School of Mind and Brain and is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Studies of Addiction. With expertise in functional MRI and PET imaging, Dr. Weirs has contributed to groundbreaking research on addiction and brain energetics, making her a leader in the field.

Connect with Dr. Corinde Weirs: https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g332/p9389303

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