Robyn Freund

<div>Hi, I’m Mikhaila Fuller, and I am reaching out to you to support the largest study on rheumatoid arthritis and IBD using the ketogenic and carnivore (lion) diet as dietary intervention, ever to be done. The study is being run by Dr. Robert Abbott and his team.
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<div>There are no large dedicated trials on RA and IBD and dietary intervention using the ketogenic or carnivore diet. The largest published evidence in IBD is a 2024 case series of 10 patients on mostly carnivore-ketogenic diets—who all achieved remission with big quality-of-life gains. But it was small, uncontrolled. We need better research, and we need it now.
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<div>The title for the study is: Effectiveness and Efficacy of a Ketogenic or Carnivore (Lion) Diet for Quality Life and Symptom Burden in Individuals with Symptomatic Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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<div>The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and efficacy of a ketogenic or carnivore (lion) diet for quality of life and symptom burden in individuals with symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 
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<div>We hypothesize that the implementation of the ketogenic diet and the carnivore (lion) diet as either an adjunctive therapy or monotherapy will improve health related quality of life and decrease symptom burden in those with symptomatic IBD or RA.
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<div>This is an incredible study. We're going to be monitoring 160 people with IBD or RA, over a period of 6 months, walking them through dietary intervention and control groups, and running multiple tests throughout. My hope is this will be large enough to really shake the understanding of chronic disease to its core (dependent on the results of course).
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<div>For those unfamiliar with my background, I was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis as a child. I had my ankle and hip replaced at 17, and was in an unbelievable amount of pain for about 20 years of my life, on immune suppressants that were ineffective. I put that into remission with dietary intervention, astounding my doctors.
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<div>Form to apply to the study if formally diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, or IBD, and new to ketogenic or carnivore diets, and willing to do this for 3-6 months depending on random assorting into groups:
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<div>I've set up a non-profit so all of these donations are tax deductible. The Fuller Research Foundation is dedicated to advancing the understanding and accessibility of dietary and alternative approaches to chronic disease management. By funding innovative research into the Lion Diet, ketogenic diet, and other evidence-based alternative treatments, we aim to empower individuals with effective, sustainable solutions for improving their health and well-being. Through collaboration with researchers, healthcare providers, and communities, we strive to illuminate pathways to better health, foster informed decision-making, and inspire hope for those facing chronic conditions.
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<div>Your donations will directly support this specific study. Not a cent will be taken by the non-profit, it's all going towards testing, the researchers and the health providers involved, and the team running this.
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<div>$450,000 to fully fund the 160-participant study, an approximate breakdown of anticipated costs:
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<div>Lab tests and biomarkers: $1600x160 = $256 000
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<div>Keto mojo and scale: $300x160 = $48 000
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<div>Researcher and clinician fees: $150 000 (for 6 months of work!)
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<div>= $454 000
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<div>For people who don't know, a study like this would generally cost a university or hospital millions of dollars, we're going lean because everyone involved is all in on this.
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<div>Every contribution, no matter how small, helps move us closer to meaningful change. If you want to see research like this, please consider donating.
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<div>Mikhaila
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