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Mary T. Newport, MD, is a physician, author, researcher, and international speaker whose personal experience with Alzheimer's disease inspired her ongoing investigation of ketones and alternative fuels for the brain.
A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Dr. Newport is board-certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine. During her 30-year career in neonatology, she served as founding medical director of two neonatal intensive care units in Florida. She subsequently practiced hospice medicine and conducted in-home health assessments.
When her husband, Steve, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at age 54, Dr. Newport began investigating ways to improve his quality of life. In 2008, based on clinical trials of MCT oil for Alzheimer's disease, she introduced coconut oil and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) into his diet and observed remarkable improvements in his cognition and daily functioning. In 2010, Steve participated in a pioneering NIH pilot study of a ketone ester developed by Dr. Richard Veech. His experience inspired her lifelong commitment to advancing research into ketones and brain health.
Dr. Newport has authored four books, including Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure? The Story of Ketones, now in its third edition, The Coconut Oil & Low-Carb Solution, The Complete Book of Ketones, and Clearly Keto for Healthy Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention. Several of her books have been translated into other languages.
She continues to author and coauthor peer-reviewed scientific publications and speak internationally about ketogenic therapies, brain energy metabolism, and neurological health. Her research interests include the role of ketones and acetyl-CoA in cellular metabolism and the development of alternative-fuel nutritional approaches for Alzheimer's disease.
Her goal is to help bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and meaningful improvements in the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's disease and their families.
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