The Primal Podcast Ep 100 - Dr Chris Palmer | Most Harmful Foods Causing Brain Disease (ADHD, Dementia)
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Oct 13, 2024 
Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and best-selling author of 'Brain Energy,' discusses the harmful foods linked to brain diseases like ADHD and dementia. He dives into how the Ketogenic diet can enhance mental health by improving mitochondrial function. The conversation reveals the alarming rise in ADHD and the metabolic links to mental disorders. Dr. Palmer shares personal insights on overcoming mental health challenges through diet and emphasizes the impact of alcohol and trauma on brain function and overall well-being.
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Mental Illness As A Metabolic Problem
- Metabolism underlies virtually all cellular function and therefore mental disorders when cells malfunction.
- Chris Palmer frames mental illness as metabolic dysfunction integrating neurotransmitters, inflammation, hormones and trauma via mitochondria.
Mitochondria Unite Diverse Brain Pathways
- Mitochondria do far more than produce ATP; they regulate neurotransmitter production, inflammation, epigenetics, hormones and stress responses.
- This central role explains how diverse risk factors (diet, trauma, toxins) converge to cause brain dysfunction.
Serotonin Is A Metabolic Regulator
- Serotonin is mostly produced in the gut and acts as a regulator of metabolism and mitochondrial function rather than just a 'mood chemical.'
- Serotonin in mitochondria converts to melatonin and influences mitochondrial health and cell signaling.