Morgan Hermann Thomsen

Alcohol dependence represents a top 10 preventable cause of death, illness, and disability in Denmark and globally. Current treatments for alcohol dependence have limited efficacy. Changes in the way the brain processes energy are now believed to play a role in alcohol dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Recent evidence suggests that a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carbohydrate diet) can ameliorate withdrawal symptoms. In the present project, we will test whether specific medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), a dietary supplement, can similarly alleviate alcohol withdrawal and reduce the damaging effects of alcohol on the brain.