About this podcast

This episode features Dr. Chris Palmer, a distinguished board-certified psychiatrist and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, who shares groundbreaking insights into the relationship between nutrition, metabolism, and mental health. Dr. Palmer details his pioneering work using the ketogenic diet as an evidence-based treatment for various mental illnesses, including depression and schizophrenia. The discussion covers how this dietary approach mimics a fasted state, supports mitochondrial health, improves the gut microbiome, and can offset cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. He explains the critical role of mitochondria in mental well-being, how low-carbohydrate diets enhance mitochondrial turnover, and the impact of factors like marijuana and alcohol on mitochondrial health. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how diet can profoundly influence mood, sleep, and fertility, offering a revolutionary perspective on mental health treatment.