The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: This Diet Could Fix Your Mental Health! - Dr Georgia Ede
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Aug 8, 2025 
Dr. Georgia Ede, a psychiatrist and nutrition expert, delves into the powerful connection between diet and mental health. She champions the ketogenic diet as a remedy for mental disorders, explaining how it reduces inflammation and balances brain chemicals. Listeners learn about its historical roots and its benefits for cognitive function and mood regulation. Georgia also shares tips for transitioning to a keto lifestyle while addressing common challenges like the 'keto flu.' This episode encourages a fresh perspective on nutrition as a pathway to improved mental wellness.
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Ketogenic Diet's Original Purpose
- The ketogenic diet originated in 1921 to stabilize brain chemistry in children with severe seizures.
- It mimics fasting without starving, providing therapeutic benefits beyond weight loss.
Ketogenic Diet's Brain Benefits
- Ketogenic diet reduces brain inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance, improving brain chemical balance.
- Mental illnesses emerge from metabolic malfunction influenced by diet and individual differences.
Personal Experiences with Keto
- Steven Bartlett experiences profound focus and body changes during ketogenic diet phases.
- Georgia Ede finds keto the easiest long-term diet due to its appetite-stabilizing effects.