#1 Harvard Doctor: The Most Harmful Foods Causing Brain Disease (EAT THIS) | Dr Georgia Ede

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This episode features Dr. Georgia Ede, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in mental health and the brain. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you. Visit https://betterhelp.com/5minutebody and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Dr Ede has spent 25 years researching the role of a Ketogenic Diet and the Carnivore Diet and its impact on mental illness and brain disease, namely dementia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books, and additional resources: https://www.5minutebody.com/lab/dr-georgia-ede-diet-nutrition-for-mental-health-memory-and-brain-function This episode discusses how the brain functions at an optimal state and the 5 neurotransmitters responsible for mood and optimal brain function. Dr. Ede also shares the worst foods people are eating every day that destroys brain function and lead to common mental illnesses like dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and depression. We also discuss the side effects of medications, namely statins, and their negative effects on the brain. Our Sponsor BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/5minutebody If you have any questions about BetterHelp relating to how their therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Carnivore Resources GoCarnivore App: https://www.gocarnivore.com/ 4-Week Fat Loss Course: https://academy.5minutebody.com/carnivore-fat-loss-masterclass-4-week-kick-starter?coupon=YT20&action=description 7-Day Fasting Course For Fat Loss: https://academy.5minutebody.com/fasting-101-for-fat-loss?coupon=YT20&action=description 5 Minute Body Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5minutebody Twitter: https://twitter.com/5MinuteBody Website: https://www.5minutebody.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Episode starts 04:47 Mental health vs mood disorders 06:57 Prevalence of mental health disorders 10:24 Mental health disorders - link with dementia 15:42 Dr Ede's health struggle 25:02 Tool: The diet to treat mental illness 26:48 Tool: High-fat diet for mental health 31:18 Genetics + brain disorders 35:29 5 neurotransmitters for brain health 36:10 Chemical imbalances in the brain 48:04 Statins + the brain 55:35 Tool: Fat for the brain (saturated fat) 01:04:05 Carnivore Diet for the brain 01:11:38 Study: Ketogenic Diets on the brain 01:14:35 Getting off medications 01:19:48 Food: Spices + brain health #mentalhealth #brainfood