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#767 Harvard Doctor Reveals The Worst Foods You Need to STOP EATING To Heal The Brain & FIGHT DISEASE, The HIDDEN Link Between Diet and Mental Illness with Dr Chris Palmer

The Ben Azadi Show

Ben Azadi

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 29 March 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Chris Palmer. This is an exclusive interview we did LIVE on stage at the BioHacker Expo 2024. You can learn more about the BioHacker Expo here: http://www.biohackerexpo.com  Dr Chris Palmer received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He did his internship and psychiatry residency at McLean Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. He is currently the Founder and Director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program and the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education, both at McLean Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. For the past 28 years, he has been an academic physician with administrative, research, educational, and clinical roles. In this episode, Dr. Palmer speaks about the ketogenic diet's profound impact on physical and mental well-being. Through his psychiatric practice, he witnessed remarkable improvements in patients with various mental health disorders, leading him to emphasize the interconnected nature of brain function and dietary interventions. Dr. Palmer emphasizes the significance of precise ketosis monitoring in optimizing therapeutic benefits, recommending blood monitoring over urine strips and breath meters. Dr. Palmer stresses the importance of a three-month commitment from patients undergoing dietary interventions, noting the potential dangers of keto-adaptation for individuals with severe mental health conditions. Tune in as we chat about how exogenous ketones are not substitutes for the ketogenic diet. Diabetes Method Program: https://diabetesmethod.com/  Resources from this episode:  Website: https://www.chrispalmermd.com Brain Energy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Energy-Revolutionary-Understanding-Health/dp/1637741588/benazadi-20 Brain Energy Website: https://brainenergy.com Follow Dr. Chris Palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrispalmermd4244 X: https://twitter.com/ChrisPalmerMD/ All video interviews can be found on our YouTube channel. Visit http://www.youtube.com/ketokamp  Diabetes Method Program: https://diabetesmethod.com/  🥑 Get your Keto Recipe of the Week here:  http://www.ketokamprecipes.com  / / E P I S O D E  S P ON S O R S  BonCharge: Blue light Blocking Glasses, Red Light Therapy, Sauna Blankets & More. Visit https://boncharge.com/pages/ketokamp and use the coupon code KETOKAMP for 15% off your order. Beam Minerals: BEAM Minerals products are the perfect support for the keto/carnivore/fasting way of living as they won’t break your fast, PLUS they taste just like water and will help you keep carb cravings at bay as you move into a fat-adapted state. Give BEAM Minerals a try today for an enhanced keto experience. Head to http://www.beamminerals.com and use the coupon code AZADI for a sweet discount!  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Right now we have lots of failure stories. I tried the keto diet and it didn't improve my mental health symptoms and more often than not I'm like how long did you try the diet? Oh, 10 days. What were your ketone levels? Oh, I didn't measure. What were you eating? Oh, you know, those keto chocolate bars from Costco and we can get into whole foods or not

0:26.2

whole foods and all that kind of stuff but you know in my mind that is not a failure

0:30.8

of the ketogenic diet that is a failure of the ketogenic diet, that is a failure of education and

0:34.3

information to that patient. Somebody needs to give them accurate information. The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform.

0:53.5

Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good

0:59.7

and burn fat.

1:01.3

We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you. We bring on the

1:05.9

thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you could apply and

1:10.4

upgrade your metabolism. The topics covered here include biohacking,

1:15.2

cutosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset,

1:19.4

and metabolic health.

1:20.9

Your body was built to be self-heeling. Our goal is to identify the

1:24.7

interference and remove it. You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the

1:29.6

master. Welcome to the metabolic freedom podcast. My name is Ben Azotti. I'm the best-selling

1:35.4

author of Kito Flex and I want to thank you for spending part of your day with me.

1:47.8

Hey welcome back to the metabolic freedom podcast. I'm your host Benazotti. You could learn more about me over at Benazotti.com. If you listen to the previous episode, two episodes ago,

1:56.0

we announced the new name of the show,

1:58.6

which is now called The Metabolic Freedom Podcast.

2:01.3

It used to be called the Kito Camp Podcast. And today's episode is. Public Freedom keynote lecture I delivered at the BioHacker Expo all about the top five main causes of metabolic

2:14.6

dysfunction and the solution.

2:16.2

So if you didn't listen to that, go listen to it after today's episode.

2:19.5

But one of the things I also did at this conference here in Miami just a few weeks ago was a live

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