Dr. Matthew Phillips - 'Neurodegenerative Disorders as Metabolic Icebergs'

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Published 2023-11-11
Dr. Matthew Phillips is a full-time clinical and research neurologist at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand. His foremost passion is to explore the potential feasibility, safety, and efficacy of metabolic therapies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, in creating alternate metabolic states that enhance neuron bioenergetics and may lead to improvements in not only the symptoms, but also function and quality of life, for people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and a variety of additional neurological disorders.

Upon completing his Neurology training in Melbourne, Dr. Phillips realised that he had no interest in going the usual route of further specialising in a particular neurological disorder. He wanted to specialise in a therapy, but no such fellowship existed. Thus, he bought a one-way ticket to the other side of the world and departed the medical system, travelling and working in different places for three years, creating his own self-taught fellowship during which he learned about a variety of therapeutic possibilities that he had never previously considered.

Upon completing his 3-year “fellowship” it dawned on him that metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, were promising therapeutic options for a range of disorders. He re-entered the medical system by commencing work as a neurologist in New Zealand, where his colleagues have helped him to apply these strategies to a number of humanity’s most difficult neurological disorders so as to determine whether they are feasible, safe, and can make an impact in terms of helping patients. This has resulted in his team conducting a world-first randomised controlled study of a ketogenic diet in Parkinson’s.

The Canadian-born, Australian-trained neurologist ultimately wishes to help create a new field of Metabolic Neurology that emphasises applying metabolic strategies in healthcare so as to potentially heal many difficult disorders at their core, with the overarching goal being the improved health and enhanced nobility of humanity.

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All Comments (21)
  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    I hope the world wakes up soon to enable all to realise there is so much we can do to help ourselves. The corruption runs so deep.
  • @seattlesix9953
    …study still under review but the patient is still maintaining the diet 👏🏻
  • @martinbecklen6486
    One of the most elucidating lectures on the impacts on neurological 'diseases' of diet and activity and environmental stresses I've ever heard/seen on YouTube. Absolutely phenomenal information!!! Also a terrific complement to the teachings of Dr. Sean O'Mara and others. I especially appreciate the concept of 'oscillation' of moderate stressors with adequate 'recovery' protocols. Just phenomenal information. Best wishes for continued success of your efforts, Dr. Phillips, and thank you for a great presentation.
  • @debramoore1428
    Just a country woman here but I hope "It's a Phillips Iceberg" comes to the medical lexicon world. BRILLIANT! I'll never unsee the iceberg!
  • @ygillham
    Brilliant. Thank you so much for this talk.
  • @dra.elbagonzalezperez433
    Impressive Dr. Phillips! Reading the description about you and the Metabolic neurology😮. I am sure we will here more about you in the near future. 😊Congrats.
  • @phdaycare
    Thank you for this Dr. Phillips!! Great info.
  • @fractalbeans9513
    I wish I could put thousands of thumb-ups! Very interesting presentation, thank you! Is it possible to read more about the parameters of the modified ketogenic diets used in this study?
  • @debramccawley1714
    I've been searching for answers on this very issue. Thanks! 🎉😊
  • @lynnekendall7562
    Terrifying 😢 Thank you so much for your research and bringing this research to ‘ordinary’ folk.
  • @eugeniebreida1583
    Clinical med & research so silo’d by now, we can’t (refuse to) see the enormous forest for the trees.
  • @Dionysus_Athena
    What annoys me is no one is doing research on fibromyalgia. I’ve been treating myself with what logically makes sense. I’ll say this I will be the first person in the world to win a bodybuilding IFBB pro card and a strong man comp. I’m tired of people letting me down that includes Doctors.
  • @johnmadany9829
    Thank you for your work! I have used your study in the treatment of Parkinson's with dramatic improvements. Thanks for such a clear way to think about our metabolic work.