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The Daily Motivation

The Hidden Link Between Obesity and Mental Health You Can't Ignore | Dr. Chris Palmer EP 887

The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

Education, Self-improvement

4.8893 Ratings

🗓️ 10 February 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

"When we talk about statistics like, oh, maybe eating so much red meat is bad for you, those epidemiological studies at best find 10%, 15% increased risk over years. We're talking 500% increased risk. This is not trivial. This is like slap in the face." - Dr. Chris Palmer Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer unveils groundbreaking research that challenges everything we thought we knew about the relationship between our bodies and minds. Drawing from a landmark study of over 5,000 children tracked from birth to age 24, he reveals how children with high insulin resistance at age 9 face a staggering 500% increased risk of developing psychotic disorders by their mid-twenties. This isn't just about numbers – it's about understanding the profound impact our nutritional choices have on our mental well-being. The implications of this research are far-reaching, especially for parents and healthcare providers. Palmer explains that obesity isn't just a physical health concern – it dramatically increases the risk of developing various mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The risk ranges from 50% to 350% higher likelihood of developing mental health conditions, a connection that proves stronger than genetic predisposition. These findings underscore the critical importance of addressing nutrition and metabolic health in the prevention and treatment of mental illness.

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0:47.9

Hi, my name is Lewis Howes.

0:49.4

And welcome to the Daily Motivation Show.

0:58.8

Music Welcome to the Daily Motivation Show. For moms or parents, moms and dads watching right now, parents watching right now,

1:03.9

as someone who has studied this for three decades, what is the link between nutrition and mental health?

1:09.9

The reality is it gets really complicated fast and there are a lot of mental health professionals

1:19.4

who are still skeptical about this field.

1:21.4

I'm going to just say that up front.

1:23.1

Sure.

1:24.1

And is there research or science that you've seen that's...

1:26.1

There is a tremendous amount of research and science clearly documenting these links.

1:31.2

And what is the link?

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