How To Academy Podcast Harvard's Christopher Palmer - Metabolism and Mental Health
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Mar 26, 2024 Harvard psychiatrist Christopher Palmer delves into a metabolic approach to mental health, discussing the impact of diet on mental wellbeing. Topics include the generational effects of sweeteners on mental health, dietary strategies for metabolic health, and how to reclaim mental wellness through practical advice.
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Personal and Patient Experiences
- Christopher Palmer's personal experience with mental illness and metabolic syndrome led him to explore dietary interventions.
- A ketogenic diet dramatically improved a patient's schizoaffective disorder, inspiring Palmer's research.
The Brain Energy Theory
- Mental disorders share a common pathway, increasing the likelihood of having multiple disorders.
- Palmer's brain energy theory identifies this pathway as metabolic disorders within the brain.
Stress, Metabolism, and Brain Activity
- Chronic stress diverts energy from essential cellular maintenance, impacting brain cell activity.
- Metabolically compromised brain cells can become underactive or paradoxically overactive, leading to various symptoms.