The Dr. Hyman Show How the Standard American Diet is Making Us Depressed, Anxious, and Inflamed
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Mar 8, 2024 This podcast dives deep into the shocking connection between the Standard American Diet and rising mental health issues. It reveals how ultra-processed foods can spark neuroinflammation, leading to anxiety and emotional distress. A significant study highlights the damaging effects of junk food on adolescents, linking poor dietary choices to increased risks of depression and violent behavior. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for healthier eating habits and seeking professional guidance for mental well-being.
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SAD Diet and Mental Health Crisis
- The Standard American Diet (SAD) is linked to rising mental illness, suicide, and drug overdoses.
- The answer lies not only in our stressful environment but also in our food choices.
Neuroinflammation: The Root Cause
- The root cause of mental illness is neuroinflammation, brain inflammation.
- This inflammation is linked to almost every brain disease, from autism to Alzheimer's.
Inflammatory Foods
- Avoid ultra-processed foods, the most chemically altered food-like substances.
- These include cookies, cakes, chips, fast food, sugary drinks, and most packaged snacks.
