Dr. Chris Palmer presentation: Brain Energy, The metabolic Theory of Mental Illness
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- Low Carb Denver 2023, Health & Nutrition Conference. Watch this entire presentation as Dr. Chris Palmer discusses: Brain Energy, The metabolic Theory of Mental Illness. We are releasing this important content for free and in its entirety for all to learn and enjoy. We trust you will find the content visually engaging and educational. Please subscribe to this channel.
Chris Palmer, MD, www.chrispalmermd.com/, is a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. Most recently, he has developed the first comprehensive theory of what causes mental illness, integrating biological, psychological, and social research into one unifying theory - the brain energy theory of mental illness.
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I enjoy hearing these words because they encourage me to keep eating the way of carnivore/ high fat despite what friends and family tell me. I am 62 years old and have been taking citalopran for almost 40 of those years. I had high anxiety and depression, fearfulness and lack of contol of my moods. First low carb, then keto and now carnivore I have weaned myself off sugar, coffee, alcohol and most recently the citalopran. Can hardly believe that I can manage my life without these crutches when no other things have changed to make my life easier and less stressful.....it’s amazing and if I hadn’t experienced the transition myself, I probably would find it almost unbelievable. I am now my own proof that the key to health, both mental and physical is the FOOD. I wish more doctors would research this field of medicine.
Good for you. I am 51, on citalopram and hope to be able to follow in your footsteps one day.
I'm 71, in 2001, a doctor told me I was taking the maximum dosage of citalopram, "enough to zonk out a horse," she said. She was a locum. Later, my regular gp switched me to Effexor-SR! In 2011, under doctor's supervision, I finally got clear of antidepressants. The final withdrawal was hell for 3 weeks. It's a big farm, ah con.
Wow good for you! I’ve been trying to wean off SSRI’s since 2014. I was put on them in 1993. Most recently on Luvox. Weaned almost off in 2021 then was slammed with debilitating rocking swaying equilibrium problems. Was bed bound for much of 2022. Had to get back on it , another nightmare, getting back on. Spent much of 2023 healing. I am 57. I don’t think I have it in me to try a taper again. I almost didn’t survive that. They do me no good now. They cause fatigue and unmotivation. But now they are used to keep the iatrogenic injured equilibrium mostly at bay.
@@rheannak3934yes the iatrogenic injury is what I’m dealing with, much much worse than the original problem
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Dr. P!
Wow. That’s the “I have a dream” speech for metabolic health.
Excellent talk
Need to spread this metabolic theory among all treating physicians worldwide
Thank you for posting! Wonderful talk
You got it said in an amazingly short time! I am always hanging on your every word. You are making the path for everyone. Nobel prize material.
I agree, but, remember that even Einstein didn't get a Nobel prize for his grand theory of Relativity. He got it for his brief and simpler explanation of the photoelectric effect.
Wow, what a powerful overall statement, Chris, take a few longer pauses within the presentation, you would get so much applause after key points, you deserve it
🎉I am reading your book Dr. Palmer. I also follow you on all your social media platforms. Thank you for not doing this video for financial gain although I don't mind that I bought your book since it provides valuable insight into my schizophrenia.❤
Dr. Palmer is such a beacon of light and knowledge! I watch his lecture, talks and interviews with attention and joy even though i dont have mental strugles. But just knowing about this connection of mental and metabolic health and having the honour to listen to dr. Palmer gives me a feeling the world is a better place because of him.
Brilliant presentation. I have been following Chris Palmer already and listening to his talks during my carnivore journey.
Amazing presentation, Dr. Chris, I do feel your passion, for your desire to bring more sanity to humanity. God bless you and all those who work with you.
26:30 thank you for your immaculate words of compassion and understanding. “Second class life” well said… since 14 years old , now 57. It’s been so hard.
Incredible talk. Many thanks to Dr Palmer.
Mitochondria again -- been reading about mitochondria for 15 years: first, their role in fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome ("It's not hypochondria, it's mitochondria").
So failure to recycle ATP production in the brain, consuming 20% of the body's energy, was what accounted for FM/CFS "flareups" / crashes after emotional stress or intellectual effort, as well as for unwisely lugging a heavy shopping trolley. (Penalty for each, 1 - 4 days in bed.) So FM/CFS were metabolic disorders. One hallmark: chronic sleep impairment.
Then after 20 years of this (& a lifetime of depressive crashes, lost jobs) subjective cognitive impairment at age 81: & reading how to prevent Alzheimer's: it's about mitochondria again. Intermittent fasting & mild ketosis to scotch further buildup of amyloid beta... eat more avocado pears! And step up the olive oil!
Now it's mitochondria re anxiety & depression, CPTSD, ACEs -- it all fits. Metabolic again. And another reason to get more exercise.
Thank you Dr Palmer.
Passing on "brain energy" answers to a depressed friend today.
Thank you for this speach...I will try to make this study and your work public in Germany. I write a Blog on a German LC-Website...and my humble thoughts on this approach. You will have even better results with a carnivore-diet, because you eliminate all plant toxins, which disturb "the gut". A problem for a lot of patients, not all of them, but a lot. Or use the carnivore-diet for those who do not achieve those incredible benefits on keto in the first place. Kind regards, Robert
It sounds crazy if you have been following government guidelines like most people. I tried low carb, then keto but it wasn’t until I stopped eating the plants that I healed the inflammation in my guts. Once healed, I have gone on to relatively easily stop consuming coffee, alcohol and most recently the citalopran that I had been taking for almost 40 years. It’s truly a miracle for me yet those around me think I eat like a nut-job!
@@annettestephens5337 I dont drink alcohol since 2016...cause my body does not agree with it anymore...and just this "attitude" sounds crazy for most of my colleagues. And if you read a lot about holistic health, anthropolegy and gut health ...then "to just eat meat" is nor so crazy at all ;-) . Do you know Amber O'hearn. I met her once in Germany ...and through her story I already knew a lot about this connection. But n=1 ist not a study ;-) ...now we have a study and a Harvard-Prof. Va bene! Kind regards from Germany, Robert
@@robertkrug8896 Thanks for your reply. I knew alcohol was bad for me but used it to sooth my upset and anger over being so unwell. Not sensible thinking I know! I have listened extensively to Amber O’hearn and many others like her. It’s through learning on TH-cam that gave me the courage to try a diet without fibre and sugars. I had previously seen an NHS Dietician who introduced me to the low FODMAP diet which helped a little but my guts were still regularly painful. I have found my community on TH-cam but those around me, friends and family, refuse to think my diet can be healthy. I live in rural Cornwall in south west UK and people here are hooked on carbs and still trying to include their 5 a day fruit and veg like the government has told them to.
Wow!
Couldn’t agree more with everything you presented!
Most of the battle in getting people to try change their diet is the “But I have to give up so many things I love (sugar, alcohol, bread, pasta…fill in the blank). But those are some of the biggest factors wrecking their metabolic health. They just don’t get, or refuse to believe, the importance of what they put in their bodies and how it affects their mental health. Overcoming that mindset is key.
So how do you do it?
I think that we've been told for a long time that diet has little to do with mental health, not that we "refuse" to believe it. I was told, "You'll need to be on medication for the rest of your life", because "nothing else will help you". Of course, being a rebel, I set out to disprove that health care "professional". Didn't hear about diet until recently, though.
@@chrisbrown2211First, trust that you will get the help you need and you can do it. Second, read the intro to another similar book: How to Make Disease Disappear. Here is a quick summary: there are four pillars to health (mental and physical):
4) sleep (well, as much as needed, anytime needed except when driving! Naps are great.)
3) move (physically by walking and mentally by inquiry. Read a book or two. )
2) eat (well, colorful & surprising kind, not always pasta or steak, and stop before you feel full. Fast a bit)
1) The most important thing for us westerners who are always on the go, living stressful lives: relax! Often. Weekly, daily, hourly, and with as many conscious breaths as you can take every minute. But, remember not to take it too seriously. The point is to stay relaxed often so the body can do the hard job of recovering from daily toil...
This guy is a rock star! Lets keep the message moving forward with the momentum it deserves.
Awesome talk!! Please discuss the roll of histamine , fungus, mold, candida, viruses and bacteria on mental health!! I had the onset of a movement disorder begin to manifest in January 2024. February I went keto and it helped a little. In March 2024, I went full carnivore!! I am getting better daily!! I had blood work that shows that I had an active viral load in January (shingles and cytomegalovirus). I have also had ecoli and cdiff. I treated the bacterial infections first and then brain function began to improved. I am using lysine to keep the shingles virus at bay. I have high histamine levels, so I use a substance called DAO (a type of porcine enzyme). This allows me to eat foods like shrimp and even chicken (yes I had chicken allergy). I have noticed on carnivore that most allergy symptoms are gone!!I have lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks without exercise. It seems to be mostly belly fat that I've lost. Now the carnivore diet is lifting me to new heights!!
What made us think the brain was exempt from harm while the body suffered? I suppose once again, food can't be patented and we all know people won't change their habits so why bother.
My goodness this is an amazing presentation. Talk about a paradigm shift. But it makes sense. I have a friend with pretty brittle mental health with bipolar diagnosis and this person has leaky gut, celiac disease and thats all I know of. This is a whole new explanation of the evidence. A compelling perspective.
I strongly agree with Dr. Chris Palmer's presentation. Mental illness comes about when there is mitochondria dysfunction in the cells that causes total energy reduction for the entire body; affecting especially both the brain and stomach functions which in turn creates a vicious cycle affecting total energy output (When the brain requires more energy, digestive capabilities of the stomach will be reduced).
To rectify this problem, I have been using high levels of CoQ10 (600mg), Glycine, plus NAC. CoQ10 is used to generate energy, whereas GlyNAC is used to produce glutathione. I have seen amazing results after taking this combo.
Oh my goodness..I'm blown away
Thanks!
Congratulatiins Dr Palmer
Congrats you are helping humanity waking up.
Kudos to Dr. Chris Palmer, lots of love and blessings! Great work and superb approach.
one of the best talks❤️
From Botswana..u damn gud.. God bless you
Good Deit and exercise. Good dietary habits and exercise help people to make habitual changes in DNA. thereby helping to strengthen and balance its previously underdeveloped DNA or lineage DNA in new forms and DNA functions. True you.
Dr Palmer ❤😊
It is good to know that fixing the diet can fix the mental illness, but it is also dangerous for mental patients to solely rely on diets without taking their medicines. I think further long-term studies are still needed for mental patients to quit their prescriptions because it takes time to do the right keto diet and to see the impacts on their brains. I certainly love to see all mental patients eventually free of medicines.
Dr. Ray peat is as saying this for decades.
I've been trying to share this info but people don't want to hear it unfortunately
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new theories about mental illness . genius
I want to start a keto diet. What if a person's illness keeps them from following through on their diet plan though?
I wonder this too. It can help to consider the way you frame it. It's not just a diet. It's a life style program and metabolic treatment therapy
Keep your carbs low, 35 or less per day. Keep fat sources nearby (mct oil, butter, heavy cream, mayo). Keep repeating until it sticks. Incredibly imparied people can do this diet
I heard in one of his interviews, that he has seen quick effect mainly with his patients who go really low on carbs, 20 total carbs max
Being fat adapted eliminates my hunger and carb addiction. (6'6" used to be 400 lbs) My solution (as a mental illness sufferer) has been extreme restriction. The lower the carbs I can cram into about ~800-1500 calories, the better. Eating all that in one meal, even better. I found I can enter ketosis in about a 2-12 days (depending on various factors) after that its smooth sailing.
The single most difficult part of keto is when you try to half ass it. One mistake can set you back days, even worse if you dont know your making them. I can manage a week or two of devoted belief that denying myself is worth it, I cannot manage 3 or 4 weeks of being teased by carbs as I try to cheat my way through the cravings. Even one or two extra days before becoming fat adapted is enough time for me to fuck it all up. My personal original motivating factor was weight loss, and I spent enough time researching that by the time I was ready to try I knew enough to be confident in my devotion to extreme low carb. I always start sub 10, get into ketosis, then stay under 20, 30 for 'cheat' days. I also recommend doing NONE of what I just said without consulting a doctor. I get extreme insomnia and sensitive emotions, causing me to cry quite often before I enter full ketosis.
@@lanfear45 did you have to stick to 20 total carbs? I love my veggies and not keen on counting them, feels wrong to me somehow. But then reading about your success, I have my second thoughts
Does anyone know the source for his claim that mental illness is "the leading cause of disease burden and disability on the planet"? that is a very bold statement and I'd like to be able to actually cite a paper/source not just a talk. And I'd given the high comorbidity with so many metabolic issues, is mental illness the cause, or, as other parts of the talk suggest, a symptom of the metabolic issues.
So what do you suggest. You also made pretty bold claim challenging the guy here but nothing to back up.
He presents statistics early in his book. Mental disease including addiction is very common. Every family has at least one case (an in general never talked about), and historically, too, we had madhouses, asylums, and private at home care for the affluent (remember Rosemary Kennedy?) Google CDC and mental disease or surgeon general report and mental health and you'll find some information.
I have his book. It is dry and very LONG. I hoping there is good info but I feel like I am still in the introduction and I am 85% done with it. Going to try this talk though.
Unfortunately, I have to agree. I really could not figure out any of the practical suggestions one can apply right away....
@@InSync3912The practical suggestions are ancient and classical, and you're already familiar with them because they work. They are (called four pillars of health in another great book called How to Make Disease Disappear):
4) sleep,
3) eat,
2) move,
and most importantly,
1) relax.
Take care ❤
So if someone's saying they get delusional from a reuptake inhibitor what would you say that is? Maybe it's temporarily causing some delusions from the chemicals or what? I never saw it claiming to be making neurotransmitters it's just raising the action potential to go from synaps to synaps
I know this is temporary as opposed to somone with a constant condition and excuse me I wasn't thinking about how too high dopamine is in the adrenal medulla can cause you temporary delusions at one point but what I don't get is how I've seen how reuptake blocking is claimed to be causing it unless you say that it's the chemical after metabolized because it isn't making more dopamine it's just allowing you more potential to use what you have.
These all are known as "neural correlates" of mental phenomena. That's why SSRIs like Prozac work (and also cause mental side effects). They are linked. As I wrote in another response in the comments to this video, please pay attention to do the following well. They are the pillars of health (and consult your doctor about medicine!):
4) sleep,
3) eat,
2) move,
and most importantly,
1) relax.
We take things too seriously and we push ourselves and others too much. We are hurt people who in turn hurt others. So, yes, relax here and now and often so as to let the body heal itself. Best of luck to you. ❤
Do not read out what's on the slide. I can do it myself.
Do not write sentences. Write the outline. This way you help the audience and you won't read the slide.
#carnivore #chile
I was turned off by this presentation. I disagreed that this is an effective way to motivate people to support theory or belief
"They don't go to their GP's and take their statins like good patients should".... ? I hope you were joking with this statement?
one in eight nuts we are doomed
Lol. The glass is almost full: Seven in eight are sane. We can help take care of the one who is seemingly left out. Take care ❤
@BulentBasaran not seemingly left out, definitely left out. Married to a man with autism for 50 years, I became depressed and anxious for 45 of those years. The low salicylate diet changed all that. But over the years, I've been ditched by every friend or social group. People are incredibly two faced, championing acceptance with their plastic social face, and ditch you l, as a couple and individuals, as soon as they can.
Harvard 🚩🚩🚩🚩
Why?
Humans still tend to sheeple, flocking together, admiring and following flag waving shepherds. But, this guy is a better shepherd until we all mature a bit more and heal...