Ep 91 - Carnivore Diet with Dr Georgia Ede | Diet & Nutrition On Mental Health and Brain Function
Jul 14, 2024
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Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, discusses the impact of the Carnivore Diet on mental health and brain function. Topics include neurotransmitters, worst foods for brain health, medication side effects, and the importance of a brain-healthy diet.
Brain disorders, not just behavioral issues, are caused by major mental health disorders like depression and schizophrenia.
Glucose spikes from refined carbohydrates disrupt neurotransmitter balance, impacting mood and brain activity.
Statin drugs hinder cholesterol production in the brain, leading to memory problems and cognitive impairment.
Deep dives
Diet's Impact on Brain Health
Feeding the brain properly is crucial to mental health disorders as they are brain disorders. Dr. Georgia Eid emphasizes that major brain disorders like depression and schizophrenia cause actual brain damage rather than just affecting behaviors. Consuming too many wrong carbohydrates causes dangerous glucose spikes in the brain, resulting in chemical imbalances that can be addressed effectively with dietary changes.
Role of Chemical Imbalances in Mood Disorders
Chemical imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are linked to mood disorders. Glucose spikes due to refined carbohydrates trigger inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain, disrupting neurotransmitter balance. The brain's demand-driven system for glucose production is influenced by diet choices, impacting neurotransmitter functions that regulate mood and brain activity.
Concerns About Statin Medications
Statin drugs, despite targeting cholesterol, penetrate the blood-brain barrier and hinder cholesterol production in the brain. Dr. Eid highlights the harmful effects of statins on brain health, with many patients experiencing memory problems and cognitive impairment after starting the medication. The disruption of cholesterol synthesis in the brain through statins can lead to detrimental impacts on cognitive function and overall brain health.
Importance of Patient Empowerment in Medical Decision-Making
Patients are encouraged to view themselves as actively seeking medical consultation rather than simply following doctor's orders. It is emphasized that patients have the final say in decisions regarding their health, including medication choices. The podcast underlines the significance of informed patient decision-making in evaluating risks versus benefits. Patient empowerment and responsibility are key themes in navigating medical choices.
Understanding the Role of Fat in Brain Health and Energy Storage
The podcast delves into the importance of fat for brain health and overall cellular function. It challenges common notions of saturated fats, highlighting their significance for membrane structure, brain cell signaling, and energy production. The discussion emphasizes the essential nature of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for immune function. Additionally, it explores the efficient energy storage capacity of saturated fats in contrast to plant-based starches like potatoes and yams.
This episode features Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in mental health and the brain.
Dr Ede has spent 25 years researching the role of a Ketogenic Diet and the Carnivore Diet and its impact on mental illness and brain disease, namely dementia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.5minutebody.com/lab/dr-georgia-ede-diet-nutrition-for-mental-health-memory-and-brain-function
This episode discusses how the brain functions at an optimal state and the 5 neurotransmitters responsible for mood and optimal brain function. Dr. Ede also shares the worst foods people are eating every day that destroys brain function and lead to common mental illnesses like dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and depression.
We also discuss the side effects of medications, namely statins, and their negative effects on the brain.
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