Harvard Psychiatrist: EAT THIS to Fix Your Brain & IMPROVE Mental Health | Dr. Georgia Ede

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Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in nutrition science and brain metabolism. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years as a college psychiatrist and nutrition consultant. Dr. Ede speaks internationally about dietary approaches to psychiatric disorders. She co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for treatment-resistant mental illnesses, developed the first medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health practitioners, and was honored to be named a recipient of the Metabolic Mind Award. Dr. Ede’s new book is Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseChappus (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - The cause of the current mental health crisis 01:50 - The problem with carbohydrates 05:21 - What is low brain insulin? 12:22 - How sluggish brain glucose processing leads to Alzheimer’s 16:55 - Genetics and mental health 18:29 - How seed oils negatively affect the brain 22:17 - What is oxidative stress? 24:25 - The challenge with linoleic acid 27:20 - The 3 different types of omega-3s 30:59 - Should you take an omega-3 supplement? 33:32 - Can you get enough DHA/EPA from animal foods (without fish)? 36:17 - The ketogenic diet for mental health 41:19 - The benefits of intermittent fasting 44:57 - Transitioning to keto + measuring ketones 55:32 - Tools to hack your metabolism 1:04:47 - The root cause approach to mental health 1:10:00 - What should you feed your child for better mental health? 1:17:08 - Bella’s story of hope 1:23:55 - A food first approach to mental health 1:26:38 - Can a vegan diet be ketogenic & healthy for the brain? 1:34:46 - Dr. Ede’s experience on carnivore diet 1:39:06 - Is caffeine disrupting your metabolism? 1:41:41 - Nutrient testing is an important guide for supplementation 1:44:53 - Understanding the gut-brain connection 1:47:07 - The neurotransmitter imbalance theory of mental illness Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/586 Listen & subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id921854276 ✩ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A1vpgPVZTSEs70d2KTpk1 Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show ✩ Website: https://jessechappus.com ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessechappusshow #drgeorgiaede #jessechappus #mentalhealth About the Podcast Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level! Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.