number of signal average (NSA) = 64. For the T1 relaxation protocols, 5 time points including 55, 661, 1464, 2653, and 5000 milliseconds were chosen. The total scanning time of the finally established protocol was 37 minutes and 2 seconds. The mean T1 relaxation time was 0.48(s-1) (standard deviation, SD=0.05). The mean kfwas measured as 0.28 (SD = 0.07) in the current study. The mean values of pH and pMg were 7.04 (SD=0.04) and 4.46 (SD=0.27), respectively. As these values are consistent with those from previous studies, the validity of the currently proposed novel protocol has been affirmed.Discussion: Using the new protocols set up in the current study, to obtain a valid measure of kfin a relatively short period of time has become possible. The present study is the first South Korean study which has validated a research methodology to study brain energy metabolites with a 31P volume coil in an magnetic resonance system. The current results may constructively contribute to the investigation ofthe cause of psychiatric disorders related to energy metabolism and the assessment of treatment effectiveness in the future.