The #1 Food You Need to STOP EATING To Heal The Brain & FIGHT DISEASE | Dr. Chris Palmer

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We are in the midst of a global mental health crisis, and mental illnesses are on the rise. But what causes mental illness? And why are mental health problems so hard to treat?
Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Chris Palmer to discuss a revolutionary new way of understanding and treating mental illness, specifically with a ketogenic diet and mitochondrial repair. Dr. Palmer shares some truly amazing stories about patients struggling with severe psychiatric illnesses who have been able to regain their health and independence along with a greater quality of life.
Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
For over 25 years, he has held leadership roles in psychiatric education, conducted research, and worked with people who have treatment-resistant mental illnesses. He has been pioneering the use of the medical ketogenic diet in the treatment of psychiatric disorders through conducting research, treating patients, writing, and speaking around the world on this topic. More broadly, he is interested in the roles of metabolism and metabolic interventions on brain health.
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[@DhruPurohit]

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[@Mr333Lee]

Dr Dhru, please sort your adds out, I like listening to you and your guests, but the amount of long adds you have running through your content is killing me( figuratively speaking)

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A paid subscription is so worth it! No ads

[@EJ-mm8wc]

why so many flippin advertisements, geesh, worse than tv! ,

[@twillbdone3273]

What lead me to the Keto Diet, besides the success my daughter was having, was when I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes. My PA pleaded with me to get on metformin. I very calmly said I will turn this around on my own. This was based on the failure of medication to treat osteoporosis. I took myself off the osteo meds and brought up the -3 osteoporosis on my own to now very slight osteopenia. So, now my trust in 'medications' was greatly diminished. I started following Keto and did exactly what I set out to do. I lost 52 pounds but not after a long period of healing. My numbers are now perfect at 72 yrs old. However, my sincere skeptisism of pharmacy and the role of medical practitioners have changed dramatically. Such a noble profession reduced to legal drug pushers.

[@canileaveitblank1476]

Exactly correct - legal drug pushers. And they do whatever insurance companies allow; rarely anything more.

[@leighburville2717]

@@canileaveitblank1476 Closed minded, shamefull, overbearing, dangerous drug peddlers, dealers, junkies, fear mongers, thugs.

[@christinakuczora4862]

Legal drug pushers who for the most part have no idea of how the body can (often) heal itself. I view them as little more than trained monkeys with cookbooks.

[@melchong1909]

Can I ask how you turn osteoporosis around? My mother in law was just diagnosed of osteoporosis and has lumbar fracture.

[@gabrielleaumont3971]

Yes, so correct. But still, sheepheads keep following

[@rosezettecupido2332]

This make me think of a guy who was depressed and told himself he will not eat, just be in bed and hope to die. After 3days of not eating he realized that his mood feels so much good. Now completely asuicidal, zero depressed mood and following a keto diet 👌

So maybe the reason why you feel like resting and not eating is your body trying to heal you lol

[@marym3118]

You saw this story on one of Dr. Eric Berg's video. Amazing story.

[@chantellucky4565]

Rosezette Cupido, your comment story of that guy who was depressed and not eat for days in bed, found out later it was that fasting helped him to get out of his depression and got well! It had me in stitches!! I’ve not laughed so hard for a very long time!!!😄😂😄🤣😄 I needed it!!!🤣😂🤣😂!!!

[@wearetruth7116]

@@chantellucky4565 you have alot to learn.

[@bt7846]

🤘🤘🤘

[@marthacolvin6834]

This was a wonderful interview! I suffered depression for years…from teen years to into my sixty’s. I changed my diet in an effort to loose weight. It wasn’t Keto but it was very close. I removed all grains, sugar and all processed food. To my surprise my depression went away. We all need to get off the standard American Diet. This would heal so many health issues and save people and our country millions of dollars in health care costs.

[@barberthomas7752]

DITTO!!!!!!

[@maxprescott9371]

So well said

[@Acts-1322]

Don't forget it's not just dieting to become healthy, though... Full metabolic health *requires* muscle strength (body armor) through resistance training + cardio both. And don't deprive yourself of sleep 💤👍

[@matilda4406]

will save billions of dollars and a lot more happy people

[@hawkeye9382]

Fermented foods got rid of my depression. Saurkraut and dill pickles

[@eckankar7756]

I wish Dr Atkins could hear this now. He was hounded by medicine till the day he died that his diet plan was killing people. He should finally be given the credit he deserved promoting low carb dieting as he did.

[@angelica3368]

Agree 100%. I got on the Adkins diet in my mid to late 20’s to get into the Navy. I lost about 60 lbs and gained a significant amount of energy and stamina. I’m now in my mid 50’s and ready to do it again. Thank you Dr. Adkins.

[@patriciaalexander9751]

I've been ketovore, carnivore for 9 mo. And the results are amazing.

[@kaypee4704]

The Atkins diet, ( High Fats, High Protein, low carb), caused Renal complications due to the High Protein..... compared to Keto which is Moderate Protein, High healthy Fats and Low carb...‼⁉️ Edit: I always thought that healthy nutrition, herbs and supplements with psych therapy helped mental health patients.....but BigPharma and Politicians has been exploiting these patients for years.....good to see a Psychiatrist thinking outside the box....‼⁉️

[@tobywinter1]

Atkins

[@jax9349]

He is the hero of the Keto community. Dr Eric Westman has based his very succesful clinic on a visit to Dr Atkins to see what he was about.

[@jenniferschneider6979]

Where did this guy come from? I never heard of him before. Thank you for bringing him to our attention. I believe so strongly in what he says. Dr Palmer is a genius. As a nurse for over 40 years, I have seen a major decline in the health of patients, mental and physical, especially young patients. My feeling it seems from alcohol consumption, marijuana use and eating processed, garbage foods. I am sending this video to all my medical family and friends.

[@MonSamDan]

Andrew Huberman also has a very good 3 hour long interview with him.

[@iss8504]

I am reading his book now. He's incredible

[@bsisler87]

I second the Huberman episode. Goes deep into the science.

[@Damudean]

He’s on tweeter almost every day

[@Sketcher93]

Tim ferriss had him on.

[@sherylclancy-maenza7813]

I love Dhru's interviews! Unlike most podcasters, he doesn't constantly interrupt his guests and interject with personal conjecture. He effectively directs the conversation, while letting his guests provide information and insights on the topic. Love it!!

[@marlaelliott398]

Yes, and it’s so annoying. Also people who won’t get to the point are extremely annoying. They are such time wasters.

[@christinakuczora4862]

I agree! Dhru Purohit is an outstanding host and interviewer. The best!

[@leamaka2082]

@Sheryl…. Agree with you!!! The worst is Tom Bilyeu. He always interrupts his hosts, under the pretext of explaining things to the listeners, whereas he goes tangentially and into technical terms that nobody knows about. And for what? Just to show off.

[@kellyandjulieelander5523]

@Christina Dhru has gotten better. At first he was not good with follow-up questions. He just seemed to go thru a list of questions he had and a lot good follow-up questions to something interesting the guest said went unasked. He's gotten better at asking follow-up questions so we aren't left wondering about things.

[@kellyandjulieelander5523]

@Leamaka However, Tom is rather good at follow-up questions based on something interesting, curious, or unclear the guest has said so we aren't left hanging. (Dhru want good at this at first ) Tom also proves deeper into their comments, which is also helpful. But yes, Tom does interrupt.

[@earthmamma85]

I was eating a high carb… lower fat diet…full of grains, potatoes, legumes, beans, fruits, etc. and homemade bread/baked goods. I didn’t eat prepackaged foods. I was eating healthy by plant based standards… I got so sick physically and more importantly to me, mentally. I couldn’t function properly on a daily basis. I started having emotional breakdowns weekly. I had no control over myself. I became so anxious and stressed and depression followed. Meds helped but it wasn’t until I cut carbs that I actually felt normal. A few months into very low carbs I decided to see if I could stop meds. I wanted to test my hypothesis. Carbs were killing my overall wellness. So I did with the supervision of my doctor, and I haven’t looked back. The only time I have issues now is when I eat higher carb. As long as I stay low to no carb, I’m amazing.

[@julietteyork6293]

What do you eat in a typical day?

[@earthmamma85]

@@julietteyork6293 my go to foods are eggs, butter, beef, sauerkraut, kefir, fish, blueberries occasionally, and homemade sourdough. I do eat other stuff on occasion but this is my basic diet.

[@julietteyork6293]

@@earthmamma85 Good to know - thanks

[@alexandriaphilo]

Would I be able to get, or would you mind posting your recipe for sour dough?

[@julietteyork6293]

@@alexandriaphilo I’d like to know a good sour dough recipe too because I love bread - it’s one of the hardest things for me to give up.

[@azurec6001]

Brave physician has my full respect and support. We need more people like him!!!

[@Glory17036]

Wish I heard this back in 2009 when I lost my daughter to mental illness at 19. Thank you for your you tube channel . This is priceless information .

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

Oh my. I'm sorry you lost your baby girl, ughhhhh. Bless you.

[@carriesilvinaespinozavilla5177]

I absolutely believe that if my granddaughter had been on a Real Food diet and had been weaned of the psych meds she would be alive today.

[@eckankar7756]

We were all handed such lies about food and were delusioned by the 'experts.'

[@TianaMaher]

This is a life-changing serendipity to have found your podcast today. I thank both you and Dr Palmer. I was on disability for social anxiety and the spectrum. My health and mind are now remarkably good after following the ketogenic diet for over a year. My husband has been schizophrenic since his late teens and is now 43, listened to your podcast and has finally consented to go on my keto diet with me. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you so very much.

[@demolitoner]

What attracted you to someone schizophrenic? Since his late teens, looks like you knew it first time you two met. So what attracted you to the extent of marriage?

[@TianaMaher]

@@demolitoner Why would you assume that being with someone with schizophrenia is a terrible thing? I was attracted to his very gentle and kind nature. His poetry showed me that there is much more to him than his mental illness. We are very happy together and I desire that he can live and enjoy life to the fullest. He also put up with me when I had a serious mental illness.

[@TianaMaher]

@@jenniferbrown3782 Thank you, I checked out her diet, and actually, I started with bone broth. My microbiome was a mess with IBS problems. But between the broth, probiotics, Kiefer, sauerkruet, and lots of veggies with meat. My husband had no choice but to follow along. I'm the cook.😄 I just need to get him off pop and chips to correct his insulin resistance. But thank you. I'll watch videos on the GAPS diet and suggest it to others with leaky gut syndrome .

[@marajade4403]

Good luck, fingers crossed. I am a big believer in this diet for various reasons

[@tinamalhotra4945]

you might want to check out the books of Anthony William Medical Medium for his take on anxiety and schizophrenia and how to eat to support/eliminate symptoms

[@ebradley2306]

I had depression and an unreasonable addiction to sugar/carbs from my earliest memories as in before I went to school. I was born 2 months premature in the early sixties and I was fed basically sugar water. This I believe set me up for failure. At the age of 29, after the birth of my second child, I decided to seek medical help. For the next 21 years I went through a pharmacy list of medications for a myriad of psychiatric diagnoses but nothing seemed to improve and I never got off medications. At one point I was taking lithium and lost my ability to find words to speak. After being diagnosed prediabetic I decided to give up carbs, especially wheat and sugar. Within a couple months all my psychiatric symptoms were gone and I was off all drugs including metformin. Now if I eat wheat within a few hours I feel my mood deteriorate. If I eat sugar I become obsessed, over consume and ruminate on where and when I can get my next fix. Will take me 2 weeks to get back off it. I totally believe some foods cause psychiatric problems it did for me. Happily I am in a better place now but at times I mourn the loss of years I spent in depressive funk. Totally interfered with the direction of my life. Being in a keto diet has been the best eating plan for me. I will say I always ate butter, and fatty meat and eggs. I never went low fat. Think that may have saved me from a worse fate.

[@shellywaldham3740]

I was premature also in 1961 and always loved sugar. Never made the connection that you did. Thanks! I think they made my formula with corn syrup. I remember my mom talking about making it.

[@ebradley2306]

@@shellywaldham3740 I was 61 as well. Yes the sugar source was corn syrup. Standard fare at the time. Was force fed with a syringe. 🙄

[@maryrichardskallman]

I understand the mourning you feel. What can help is to realize you are where you are supposed to be, with an understanding and enlightenment that would be impossible if you had followed any other path. Learning to forgive the past and embrace and love yourself for all the things that shaped you can be transformative. I wish you all the best!

[@ebradley2306]

@@maryrichardskallman Thanks. I have been well for the past 12 years.

[@dianasolfest7237]

How did you actually get the sugar out. Did you just avoid added sugars. Do you use a sugar replacement - at all? Anything that especially helped you. My weakness are sugar and all the better breads- no white flour but I suspect that bread would be just as difficult as the sugar to remove for me. Best of Luck to you !

[@clindsay8362]

4 years into Keto, this ketogenic approach is everything and more that Dr Palmer says. What a wonderful doctor, and what great compassion, you never forget meeting someone like him, even if it is only online. 💜

[@BeckyMalicsiAACCCFL]

Wonderful informations ut will greatly help everyone watching you now.

[@bigcconservativeguy2534]

4 years, get real...There is no way you have maintained a state of ketosis for 4 years therefor you have not been on a keto diet in the strict sense. people need to stop lying to themselves this way as it is not doing them oir anyone else any good!

[@fatemaJahan-je5gu]

how to get dr palmer appointment online?

[@franboutwell8810]

I now vote for Dr Chris Palmer to be awarded this years "peace prize"

[@megret1808]

During the early lockdowns I went full on Keto with intermittent fasting. I lost 45lbs, baseline blood pressure dropped below 120 and, of course, my pre diabetes disappeared

[@brightspacebabe]

👏👏👏👏👏keep up the good work!

[@mary33909]

same here!

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

Awesome!!! We are what we eat. Hugs 4 your success.

[@minatsamou]

It was probably/ not keto, with keto u loose your sleep.Ha haa

[@maryemasad9076]

Hey who suggested you your keto diet?

[@velvetbees]

I was rapidly on ny way to dying from a bad heart until I went off sugar and gluten. I lost 26 lbs. Then after years of being bettter I found keto and lost 35 more pounds. It helped too. People can do it, but it takes giving up some tasty foods. The benefits are high. It helps ro have your own small 3 qt Instant Pot. You can cook your own food separate from others in the house.

[@jeanmader2302]

I agree with this whole concept regarding sugar, and a heavily based diet filled with pure junk, having been the cause of tragic human suffering for years. Growing up, we had a healthy diet, with few snacks, but temptation now, is everywhere. And people gather around food for entertainment, instead of seeing it as sustainment. The people in my life, who did the most eating for entertainment are all dead, and a lot of them died from digestive disorders. I found that the health issues I had several years ago were digestive disorders. I went on a Keto diet, and my numbers were awesome. I now follow a less strict regimen, but still avoid sugary snacks and carbohydrates, and I eat lots of veggies, and key in on my vitamins in the foods I choose. I also became a label reading fanatic. LOL It has paid off. I can see and feel that it was a great decision. Fame, money, material objects, have NO meaning if you feel tired, and sad all the time.

[@richie4314]

GOOD ON YA MATE FACT

[@samieramohamed2467]

Agreed

[@samieramohamed2467]

Timing of eating not in the evening like our ancestors, less frequent eating to spike Insulin hormones and others. What we put in is signals to our genes and micro genome. It is to live we eat but not eating for pleasure. It is just like any other function we do like moving. It is all the fault of policies agriculture governments medical industry and no body ask why so many people have such big bellies like pregnant female? One has to ask why and what I can do? Education is the solution and not ignorance and automatic living no mindful land awareness Thank you

[@barryobee1544]

@jeanmader…Keep up the good work.

[@user-wl8zo7sr5t]

You're a liar, I'm the one who only suffers, all people are comfortable

[@sharonofarizona2302]

I have lived with bipolar disorder for 38 years. After the first 5 years, I became disabled by the disease for a period of 18 months. During that time I used independant nutrition study at a public library, self observation, diet experimentation, and a diet/activity/mood journal to discover a way to manage my illness without medication. I avoided depressive and manic episodes (i.e. I was in remission) for 17 years using this nutrition-based method. (I was much like the patient Doris described by the speaker.) With the onset of perimenopause, symptoms returned, and I have found it necessary to manage my mood disorder by using psychiatric medications intermittently. Now at age 61, I am trying intermittent fasting. I absolutely think the speaker is on the right track exploring the metabolic link to mental illness. I hope his ideas receive much more attention.

[@tinamalhotra4945]

you might want to check out the work of Anthony William Medical Medium, my mum lived with bipolar most of her adult life and my brother has schizophrenia, he talks a lot about the link between food and mental illness etc, best of luck to you x

[@bluewaters3100]

Glad you have taken your mental health into your own hands. I love IF with very low carb eating. It is important healthwise to eat organic and use grass-fed protein sources. Gluten is something almost no person should eat. Also do not use vegetable oils like corn, sunflower, canola. Dr. Berg on you tube has hundreds of videos that would steer you in a good direction. He also does live Q&A on Thursdays. Not sure of the day. Happy holidays!

[@kaygrace5250]

You might need to try some bio-identical hormones, It sounds like you have low hormones because your symptoms returned when you went through menopause, low hormones can cause depression, mood swings, anxiety, nervousness, etc.

[@christinakuczora4862]

I agree

[@johngilnitz4126]

Research Mercury exposure as a cause.

[@JesusLovesnLives]

He’s my new favorite person. The way he shows care and love for those with mental illness is amazing. Thank you so much for what you are doing!!! Most psychiatrists just push drugs and never listen or seem to care. I bought your book and am excited to read it.

[@khall999]

I was brought to tears at what Dr.Palmers words were regarding his mission- as he shared at the end of this podcast. He is a beautiful , loving and caring human being and I’m soooo grateful for him; what he is doing and will continue to do. I believe God is working thru him to get help to those who are suffering. Thank you so much for this amazing and life changing information.

[@hulamei3117]

As a child I lived with my family in the city and also sometime in the country with my grandparents. While in the city we ate canned foods for vegetables and fruits. When in the country we had fresh fruits and vegetables . I always felt better when living in the country. We had many different fruit trees and my grandparents had a vegetable garden. Not much snacks in bags or candy. We did have homemade ice cream and homemade baked goodies. I know now that the kinds of Food made a difference for my body and my mental health!

[@MS-jd9tl]

!a

[@denasharpe2393]

You indeed were blessed each summer and have your own memories to help. you know how to really take care of your own health😊

[@hcp1021]

Dr. Chris Palmer MUCH RESPECT for your research and for your honesty. You will forever be a hero in my mind. Please help drive the desperate change we need in the mental health field.

[@riverside321]

And what are his thoughts on fauci

[@jofipps376]

@@riverside321 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kristinabruk3260]

Agree. However, more that just an amazing researcher, he’s a profound thinker, and he is fighting for us. I love you Dr. Palmer ❤️

[@debrawalker4642]

I am looking after 3 dogs with various behaviour problems. Put them all on a 1 meal a day, real meat, no grains, some veg, bones and animal fat. They are better behaved, have lost excess weight, can walk further and less aggressive with each other. So restricting foods and fasting works on dogs too. I do add hand signals, simple commands and eye to eye contact before giving food, toys or pats.

[@beamartin7396]

you're great

[@christineberardi4694]

No GRAINS...that is the key.

[@eckankar7756]

wow...that's awesome. I had my dog on meat and some vegetables, I made his food fresh every day. Definitely no grains.

[@kentwilbourne996]

Looks like Mama found a cure! lol :o)

[@insertmyidentityhere]

I ❤ this!!

[@cjpatterson4711]

Thank you for bringing this to light. I have had Mental Illness all my life. I took meds for a short time but did not feel right about it. I got criticized and lost jobs because I was unstable. I do believe better diet would be beneficial. I was raised on All American Diet and really have no self discipline to change it. I am dying of a broken heart and have very little drive to be alive. its hard to want to get better when I have no reason to. I live alone, have no friends, can not afford hobbies. Part of this is our Society. We tend to avoid the mentally ill. We need healing facilities. I have had dreams of having a community farm where we can learn to participate and care about each other. Eating organic food and creating good relationships with ourself and each other.

[@cjpatterson4711]

Hallelujah Doris !

[@helened6896]

I hope you seek out a communal farm or put your desire out and believe it to open to you. What we focus on, we attract. No focus on lack or what you don't have or don't want. Only good.

[@Dennis-vr1ri]

What is your age and do you live in the city.

[@allisongregory5797]

Hi CJ I’m so sorry you are feeling the way you are . Look up Wayne dyer ( he’s amazing , may help you change your thought patterns) When you control your mind (your thoughts , you will control your body ) love and blessings ❤

[@007Taylor]

Change your mindset and you will change your life. Start confessing that you do have something to live for and you mind and actions will change. Power in words.

[@DorindaASmithMS]

Hello Dr. Palmer, I am a research scientist in the field of autoimmunity and a holistic practitioner. I have an amazing mental health healing story for you... my own daughter. I cried when I saw this podcast with you and Dhru... your heart is so authentic. We're in the same tribe together and I'd love to speak with you and tell you my daughter's amazing healing story, so you can use it for your mission.

[@naomi8097]

I’d love to hear her story?

[@stevec3872]

My 31 y.o. daughter is schizoaffective, living in a mental healthcare group home, hasn't lived on her own in 4 years. My fear is that she is afraid to live on her own due to paranoia, I've had great success healthwise with keto, I'm trying to get her to try it.

[@dancer1]

Update?

[@wearetruth7116]

Love her, guide her. All the best.

[@booswalia]

My lupus went into remission for almost 20 years ago. I switched to eating organic as much as I can when I learned that I had it. I didn't bother to tell my doctor what I did because I knew he would never give the credit to the food I was eating. He's retired now and I don't have any doctor treating me.

[@mlap7879]

Good choice and congrats. The medical industry can be the death of you. Only use for emergency

[@kaygrace5250]

My Mom was diagnosed in the 70's with Organic Brain Degeneration, she was 39, She was not getting glucose to the brain, Diabetes runs in her family. I seen were some doctors call that now Type 3 Diabetes, but she full blown Alzheimer's by the time she was 62 and died at 66 yr old. I wished we had of known about the Keto Diet, back then in the 80's, 90's.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

I'm so sorry. May she rest in peace.

[@christinakuczora4862]

Interesting. Thank you for giving that information. May your Mom rest in peace.

[@bonniemeads6056]

Schizophrenia has been tormenting my twin sister since she was 21. She is 73 now. Countless hospitalization, dozens of crazy drugs. Family torn apart often. Yet, doctors only prescribed many many drugs. Here in , much has changed. Psychiatrists never discussed diet, sleep, misuse or over prescribed meds. She has lost her value to life. All she ever wanted to do was get a job and be normal. We were nearly 3 months premature. She became almost blind and deaf in one ear. Supposedly because of incubator. Our lives have been force-fed carb nutrition. I now eat correct foods. Unfortunately my sister cannot bear to change her eating. Carbs, sugar, barely any water. Thank you Doctor for. ALL you are doing to change the face of mental illness!!!

[@karenreaves3650]

Red dye caused children to behave like they had Schizophrenia.

[@user-mq8ep7je4p]

Sorry to read about your ordeal. Have you ever suggested to your sister to fast for three days, juste drinking pure water? In a mental hospital (not in the USA) a patient who was schizophrenic suddenly decided to stop eating. The psychiatrist who was an intelligent man, let him do it making sure he had the adequat water. After something like a month or so, the guy started to eat again and he was back to normal ! Isn’it uplifting ? My best wishes to your sister !

[@angelgregzion]

I know someone who stopped eating fat and her schizophrenia disappeared. So interesting how someone else can eat high fat and it gets better.

[@lincolntrewethey]

Has she ever tried high dose niacin? I used to know a guy who was schizophrenic. He lived with his brother. His brother made sure he took 6 grams of niacin per day. When his brother got hospitalized, he didn't take his niacin. He lasted a few weeks before he had an episode. When his brother came home, he started the niacin again and he was fine within hours. By the way, do not use 'no-flush' niacin, or niacinamide. Use only normal regular flush niacin. The flush is extremely beneficial.

[@lincolntrewethey]

Has she ever tried high dose niacin? I used to know a guy who was schizophrenic. He lived with his brother. His brother made sure he took 6 grams of niacin per day. When his brother got hospitalized, he didn't take his niacin. He lasted a few weeks before he had an episode. When his brother came home, he started the niacin again and he was fine within hours. By the way, do not use 'no-flush' niacin, or niacinamide. Use only normal regular flush niacin. The flush is extremely beneficial.

[@earthspirit516]

As my grandma used to say..." You are what you eat"! And she set the perfect example. Never saw a doctor, no illnesses and died peacefully in her sleep in her late 80s.

[@curleasekelly8040]

My mind is blown from the information I have heard on this podcast. I do not normally write reviews,but I had to do it. This podcast will change lives!!

[@arlen1630]

This MD is a major dude.his honesty is powerfully refreshing

[@MacSwan]

I’m 67 and never imagined I’d be on an antidepressant for 37 years. I felt exactly like the Dr, I didn’t have energy to play hard after working. I wanted to work out like when I was young but the stress of being a nurse, shift work, depression was too much for me.

[@rosewright4605]

I'm convinced my keto diet, combined with eliminating processed foods and sauces, has not only stopped my dementia progression, but has also 'cured' my lupus (no flares for 4 years). I'm amazed with my new energy!

[@Betheden222]

This man, Dr. Chris Palmer, is a gift from God. Thank you.

[@reneethomas5548]

I love this DR! He has a mindset I have been changing over to. I have Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years. Diabetes is on my mother's side. I was pushing a weight near obesity. My arthritis is bad. Both hips replaced. I had to stop working my full-time job. I started looking at health. Growing my own food due to shortages and pesticides etc. Gut micro- biome plays a huge part in many diseases. This Dr has a handle on it all. The Government works hand in hand with big Parma companies to the detriment of people! Thank you Dr. Palmer!!

[@tabp8448]

💯

[@tarapaul8212]

I did keto to get out of metabolic syndrome and it was a game changer! I eventually went Whole Foods plant strong and think I finally have it dialed in. It’s been an 8 year journey.

[@foedeer]

Dr Berg really pushed the keto agenda forward and made the information accessible to everyone, not just health professionals.

[@bt7846]

🤘🤘🤘

[@Amazinglight7]

Love Dr Berg ! Your spot on!

[@pete9688]

The chiropractor Burg… seems well informed for not being a medical Dr.

[@helenhealing]

I used to fully support Dr. Berg. Then I found out he’s a high ranking Scientologist. I listened to a pod cast with his son. I can’t support that organization.

[@pete9688]

@@helenhealing I watched his son’s video also. Very disturbing.

[@Nic-tg2ei]

I've been eating in a pretty controlled way for the past few months and brain issues calmed down, now I can reproduce a depressive episode and anxiety attack. It's really easy. I eat a whole pack of cookies. 2k calories of cookies in about 20 minutes. The next day, day and a half, without fail I have a depressive episode. I go back to eating in a controlled way and my brain goes back to normal, then weeks later I have a cookie evening and predictably get depression a day later. It's like a hangover for emotional strength. It's crazy to think how much of my life has been affected by poor eating habits. How much time has been wasted because I can't get out of bed because I'm worthless.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

That is truly amazing. Mind blowing. .... and who doesn't love a whole bunch of seasonal treats throughout the Holiday season. I sure do.

[@judymiller5154]

similar story - hubby and I ate the whole pan of triple chocolate brownies one evening. The next eve after work we both relayed our horrible day and realized it was the aftermath of our previous excess. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should 😁

[@Nic-tg2ei]

@@judymiller5154 They must have been really good! It's strange to realise how much our lives may be the result of something so simple to change.

[@rwilson7197]

@@Nic-tg2ei what is the trick to resisting sugary food?

[@Nic-tg2ei]

@@rwilson7197 I don't think it's about resisting, it's more about doing things to get rid of the cravings so you don't have to resist. The things in your gut that feed on sugar demand more, so if you go for longer periods of time without eating, and eat healthy fats, you get more able to resist sugary food. Well, that's my experience. I've never been good at resisting sugary baked food. It's my comfort zone.

[@tonischueandbobhoy5579]

Incredibly interesting. This is my 5th week of quitting sugar and easing into a Keto way of life with more greens. I’m feeling very well, and my cravings are about gone. Thank you for all of the work you do Dr. Palmer, and sharing it with all of us. It is a very exciting time now with all of this information.

[@440jasmine]

I agree. It will be interesting to see where this goes in the next few years. More and more people are picking up on this and improving their health. Unfortunately lots of people have heard about it but still believe it is harmful. If they would only try it and experience the benefits for themselves...

[@adelaidakhopshanosova6993]

I love you doctor,people like you very rare,may God keep you and use you to help so many desperate people who need you!

[@a.stewart2641]

What a beautiful heart this man has and, may I add, a beautiful brain!

[@susiemartin3144]

Bought Chris’s book during the podcast! Thank you both. Why oh why don’t we have more functional medicine practitioners in the UK. They all have waiting lists and the GPS and hospital consultants will only talk to you about one symptom per appointment. All they do is medicate you for symptoms! Keep going both you are brilliant!

[@TC-vq6yz]

Sounds like UK doctors treat clinic patients the same way USA doctors do, one complaint/symptom at a time.

[@terriebruner6315]

I am a retired psychiatric & addiction counselor. I have been the CNO and DON for the cutting edge addictions facilities. We saw great improvement, including bipolar disorders disappear! I would love to talk with you about this. But I am so proud of you a d can't wait to read the book!

[@curiouscat3384]

I love his little happy smile at 37:00 as he tells his story of realizing he could be happy. I struggle with that myself and I'm going to follow all his advice :)

[@flowingbrooke1]

This interview, by far, has been the best I've watched, not just on diet but transforming people's lives for the better! An amazing man who truly cares about his patients and those suffering from debilitating disease. How about giving him a Nobel prize for his work in medicine...He's one who does deserve the award!!! Thanks so much, Dhru for your excellent talent of interviewing.

[@stacymhowe]

The truth will set us FREE. Thank you for being a doctor that wants people healed and well. God Bless you and your staff! ♥️‼️

[@jessicalynn9846]

I just want to say thank you for having this episode. I have suffered with mental health all of my life and I turned at one point to drugs to self medicate. I went to a psychiatrist, well several in fact and one I found one that was willing to hear me not just listen i started to change things. i started with stopping the drug use. next i started to changed my diet to the keto diet, for 2 years then I went to a paleo diet my life has changed so much. I never thought that my life could be worth living and now I feel so free and happy. Don't get me wrong life still has its ups and downs but I am better equipped to deal with it. I know that finding the right help was the best choice I made. It was probably one of the hardest one to make. As I look at my life from where i was to where I am now its such a change that I can't believe that i was that girl.. On a separate note I really enjoy the Huberman lab podcast and I think he would really enjoy a meeting of the minds with Dr. Chris Palmer. He has several podcasts on the subject of mental health and diet.

[@laviniamihut4563]

Dr. Huberman had Dr. Palmer as a guest three months ago

[@jessicalynn9846]

@@laviniamihut4563 I didn't know that. thank you for sharing. i will have to look for it so i can watch it as well. thank you.

[@shari247peace]

What an informative, life changing interview! Thank you! I’ve been on an intensive health journey the past six months. Got to a crisis point a couple of times with my physical health and all the various doctors were zero help. Mentally I was struggling because I felt so sick. My usual mood is the human equivalent of a golden retriever. Without help from any doctor, I decided to give up being vegetarian as I realized it was such a carb heavy lifestyle for me. I went low carb (under 20 grams of carbs a day) incorporating meat, and immediately started feeling the difference. Lost weight, every symptom started falling away that previously had me so sick. My mind clearer, body leaner and stronger. I’ve been told I look decades younger than I am. When I was sick, I was heading down the tunnel of being depressed which was the most concerning to me as that is so contrary to what I feel my true self to be and that I’ve historically been. Being very low carb definitely is contrary to the American standard diet. But when I saw the difference being low carb made in my health, I can’t imagine now being any other way. This conversation made me think of people I know that have big struggles with their mental health, and every single one is a big consumer of sugar, so high carb. I just ordered your book so I can educate myself to keep the low carb course, and hoping to learn skills to help others. Big pharma and big food benefit when we are addicted to junk sugary food. The great news you revealed here, we have the power to change that by changing what food we intake. How awesome is that! Thank you both for sharing this message to help people. We need more people like you two. And the beauty is, we all can be healthy ambassadors to those we have influence. Powerful amount of ☮️ in that.

[@thecklagarcia6800]

You are so ahead of your time. As I studied at trying to heal my liver, I have learned how what one eats heals many of my illnesses. Go shout this out.

[@ChrisTopher-vs9zz]

i have watched THOUSANDS of health videos (i'm afflicted with parkinson) on KZbin and THIS VIDEO is one of the VERY VERY VERY BEST! I sent the link to my family (my sister is a pyschologist and the other sister is in the social health field) and posted it on the Parkinson disease forum so that our community can watch it... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!

[@Ruth72166]

Check out glutathione IVs to alleviate symptoms. We use them at my work and it works❤

[@CJ-sl8lq]

AMEN AMEN AMEN THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I'm 81 I have known but was stuck..... I'm crying I'm feeling hope.

[@robinbeers6689]

Dr. Palmer gave a fascinating presentation at the Metabolic Health Symposium earlier this year. He brought one of his patients with him and this gave a first person perspective of someone who has gotten their brain back just through diet. Brilliant. I have cured my epilepsy with a carnivore diet. If it can help my neurological issue, it only makes sense that it can help mental health issues as well.

[@jennyelenihealth]

Hello! Could you share the link to Chris's presentation at the Metabolic Health Symposium? Is it this one, by any chance? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6OWiImNhNNlbqc

[@beauxbeaux2143]

What a wonderful human being. Yes we are cheering you on Dr. Palmer

[@jj-bp3fr]

The best doctors are the ones that have been there, suffered thru it, made it thru, and succeeded. They are the best teachers, they have 1st hand experience.

[@americanadreaming]

As a combat vet I had serious addiction and mental health challenges. My shrink helped guide me to rehab and keto. Those two changes undoubtedly saved my life.

[@MOAB-UT]

cool

[@tony_2233]

Such a wonderful doctor! So honest and humble and cute as well. I wish most doctors were like him. Thank you for your profound work.

[@bonniemurphy1057]

Thanks so much Dhru to you and Dr. Palmer for having the guts to put this information out.

[@pinkqueenscookie]

I loved this interview, Dr. Palmer is wonderful and this was the first time I have heard of him. I have anxiety (though it’s been getting better from fasting) and also ADHD inattentive type. This was the first podcast of yours I finished in one sitting. I cried, laughed, and felt so much hope. I will definitely buy his book and try a lower carb then clean keto diet.

[@heatherturner5750]

I cry every time I listen to Dr. Palmer. He is so genuine and focused on healing and helping people live fuller, healthier lives.

[@sharongregory8957]

Thank you for sharing this program and making it possible to listen to! I am 80 years old, a diabetic, never took the shot, never wore the mask, had already quit eating carbohydrates, and or sugars, and primarily eat vegetables and healthy foods, according to the things I listen to. Also, I have never had covid, but I’ve been exposed many times because of the work I do. Recently, I was exposed again to it with a big hug, but no Covid for me. What I do for work, requires a great amount of attention and so much more. My mind is clear and I think things will keep improving as a matter at that. I believe what you said my diabetes will go away. I’ve been diagnosed. With diabetes since I was 62 or 63 and didn’t change my diet immediately but over the course of a few years and gradually I have done this and I am still doing it. After listening to you, I realize the importance of fasting. I have never fasted, but might do it just try it. I can see the benefits. Thank you for doing this program not just for me but for all those people that I am going to send it to who desperately need the information and one of them is a doctor Who is a relative. Thank you again for the blessings. You are passing along to myself, and to so many others. With great respect and appreciation I send this message to you! Cheers.

[@tabp8448]

So how was this received from the doctor relative?

[@LouisCapet1969]

This was a genuinely fascinating and enlightening conversation with a very caring doctor who has backed up his work with thorough research.

[@Yosef_Morrison]

Dr. Ken Berry had Dr. Palmer on his youtube channel 5 months ago. Knowledge is being increased in these Last Days.

[@elfriedesteinhauer2047]

Dr. Palmer is not only a brilliant scientist, but also a wonderful soul. He really cares for all these suffering patients ...

[@inspired9239]

GREAT INTERVIEW btw. Prayers for Dr. Palmer when the pharmaceuticals, and doctors who push meds, catch up to his book and make an effort to debunk his work. Won't matter since the public is onto their greed. Truth wins!

[@stephieg.2580]

Truth doesn't win ...look at this world!

[@marym3355]

Wow, mind blowing information. I can totally relate to everything that has been said in this podcast. Never felt better since starting low carb/ keto diet. My brain works better, I’m more positive and less moody person. ❤

[@lisaborine6714]

Yes, I believe what you are saying about the food diet. My son has schizophrenia and suffers from depression and being bipolar. He was hospitalized at a psychiatric center for six months. He was fed a highly nutritional diet and was basically restored to his old self again. I was astonished because he had been on medication, and there was no improvement. Although they did give him Zyprexa at the center to help as well. So you are on to something.

[@karenreaves3650]

Carnivore and the Lion Diet heal mental health issues.

[@Slidehhy]

Where Is the centre

[@Fefe559]

what a kind compassionate wonderful doctor. Anybody who he works with is so fortunate.

[@antoleonsan]

Great interview and a wonderful testimony from Dr. Palmer. It is incredible that such a simple, easy and inexpensive intervention, which improves all the other ailments of the metabolic syndrome - obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, hypertension... - is not recognised as a way of solution or at least relief for so many people with mental disorders and for their families and loved ones. When traditional pill-based medicine does not work and has not been able to reverse any case of schizophrenia, depression or borderline personality disorder, what would it cost to try with nothing to lose and everything to gain? A light of hope. Thank you

[@latrelle1142]

You are already helping people Dr Palmer. You are a hero. God Bless you.

[@ashleyriosrizo]

Dhru you're a great interviewer as well. Very balanced.

[@christinakuczora4862]

Dhru is the best!

[@elenabenjamin9980]

Oh God Thank you Dr. Palmer! 👏🏼👏🏼For speaking in such a wonder way! You are brave and hero for all of us! Thank you for the wonderful tips that we can take to restore our help! ❤❤❤

[@reneejohnson5041]

Oh my goodness Dhru! This one is so great! Easy to understand. Go figure, our brains and bodies are not separate. It makes perfect sense our diet affects our brains, specifically mental health. It also explains my husband's Metabolic health to is OCD issues. thank you for bringing some unanswered question for years!!!

[@jodyjackson5475]

This is vitally important information… wonderful to hear someone actually saying this out loud… this is NOT A DRUG deficiency !!!

[@namratagandhi3381]

He is God of our times

[@anurruti]

Honest, vulnerable, inspiring, eye-opening. This doctor and this interview are a gem. Kudos to Dhru for providing an example of good interviewer: respectful, leading, allowing interviewee to talk.

[@Marie-ge5yy]

i am a person who sees 5 min videos or less but THIS video is by far the most informative, engaging , exciting video I have ever seen. I saw the entire 1 hour and 59 minutes! Thank you! this should be a required video for medical school and beyond! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kkcarricaburu6042]

This man is courageous Thank you for leading the charge. I pray this doesn’t fall on deaf ears. Thanks also for this video❤️

[@onyijeaniio9655]

Dhru you are a true Rockstar for what you do and for bringing Dr. Palmer on. Thank you so much Dr. Palmer. You are truly Godsent.

[@Gabby-ey9br]

Finally, I have got the dots sorted...thankyou, hope I can turn my life around ,I am 73, so need to hurry up.

[@claudettesechler149]

What great dialogue! I loved what your guest said about eating sugar free cookies, thinking no sugar, great to eat! What an eye opener, great topic, great guest!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Brilliant!!! 👏 the best honest explanation I've ever come across. Informative to all of humanity out there! Thank you both for a wonderful podcast. Will be sharing this with many. All good wishes for your work going forward!

[@assirianelson9113]

This is the kind of doctor we need at this time. Thank you very much.

[@redlopez3637]

There is definitely a connection with the gut micro biome and our mental health. Thank you 🙏🏼 for posting. Powerful presentation ❤

[@wendyurban7722]

Such good information, I never knew about the connection between food and mental health. So grateful to you both.

[@dangcoppock7362]

Wendy Urban. You want to check out Dr. William Li Eat to beat Disease.I am not yet to have his book..! Check out his Master Class..! And I also like Dr. Palmer…!

[@friend4uabc]

I've never had any depression. 3-4 months after I started a carnivore diet I noticed mental stability that I had never experienced before.

[@alexwiseman9078]

One of the best interviews ever. I think that the explanations leading to why such interventions may work is much needed..rather than just professing success with little understanding of WHY.

[@djthx8757]

What a wonderful, compassionate,, and heroic doctor. This video is both moving and empowering. Humanity thanks you.👏🙏

[@jaimeangelgonelladiaza5923]

At 17 minutes into the interview. I feel extremely lucky - but I believe luck reaches more frequently the audacious and those that are willing to question their history and their beliefs- to have completely come out of a bipolar depression I had many years ago. I read a lot of books particularly during the high period of my bipolarity; I was just able to devour information; I just felt and was super intelligent/quick minded. I also went to four psychologists/psychoanalysts, and it was my experience that they had more problems than I had, and I came out with the idea that these professionals get into the field to try to solve their problems through attempting to help their patients. I came out of my bipolar depression thanks to medicines administered to me by a psychiatrist, but it took a couple of years and a relapse. Finally, I did three sessions of hypnotic regression that were just awesome and helped me overcome intergenerational trauma. Very interesting so far and I do agree that nutrition is key.

[@goodhealth3020]

Where to find such healing hypnosis sessions?

[@jaimeangelgonelladiaza5923]

@@goodhealth3020Health I found a superb Hypnotist near my home in Agno, Tessin, Switzerland

[@manie3232]

My dad told me that years ago that psychiatrists actually are one of the most mentallt ill people.

[@Amor-Fati.]

Well whoever Tom is, TY for shedding a light on what Dr's weren't seeing before and so glad your better. Thank you Dr for sharing your experience, when it isn't so popular in your world.

[@crowdancer5]

Thank You! I found this video justin time and it connects many dots. I really apreciate that you spek at a pace that allows processing as we are hearing. So many people seems to "speed speak" the good info they have to share in an attmpt to "get it all in" so frustrating!

[@donnagrant950]

I really like what Dr Palmer has shared. Thank you very much.

[@novel5027]

Fasting and Mimicking fasting is great! Small bowl of rice,small bowl of veg soup,and a bowl of raw salad.Twice a day.Buddhist monks eat that way… strong mentally and physically. It’s similar for the centenarians in the blue zones around the world. …and no sugar!!!Good health to all.

[@annahellmer5766]

Agreed... apart from the small bowl of rice, which does not fit at all into ketogenic diet

[@pontesaludablepontefitpont8606]

What a great human being is Dr. Chris Palmer. And Dhru's podcasts are the best.❤

[@anilheendeniya6006]

Easily the best interview I've watched on KZbin! Thank you for this.

[@manie3232]

The doctors should ask... Do you have a family history of eating junk processed foods?

[@brittanysapology9528]

I've been on the Keto diet for 3 days now and I'm already feeling so much calm and peaceful. I'm never hungry, the food I'm eating is really good and I know the weight will slowly come off. I was feeling a little sugar craving today but I'm desperate to change my mental state.

[@sarahthompson7037]

Same! I'm doing it to heal mentally after a bad breakup. Wishing you well!

[@brittanysapology9528]

@@sarahthompson7037 same darling. Ive been doing the keto for about 2 weeks now and I'm telling you, it truly does calm your mind. I have suffered from bouts of depression, highs and lows for almost an entire year. I'm been okay for the past 2 weeks, ;)

[@sarahthompson7037]

@@brittanysapology9528 I'm so glad you're feeling better! This year has been so tough emotionally, so knowing you're having good results is so encouraging! Thank you!

[@sonflower1118]

THANK YOU DR. CHRIS PALMER FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO HELP US. YOU ARE A BLESSING!

[@kellys4703]

This is the best interview I think I’ve ever seen. The host was really listening to his guest, and the guest was incredibly thoughtful in his replies, and I really appreciated how he didn’t rush through his answers. His caring and compassion really shone through. Well done!

[@spaceone822]

If I had listened to this doctor a year ago, my son would still be here with us.

[@candicevee1]

If your son was a grown up, he made his own choices on diet….don’t blame yourself

[@helened6896]

God bless you!

[@PlainJane48]

So sad

[@rosyloveslearning3013]

Fantastic interview. Thank you both. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼