Why are there higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and early deaths amongst people diagnosed with a mental disorder? Dr. Chris Palmer joins us to advance the idea that mental disorders are actually metabolic disorders of the brain. After integrating research from several fields and sources, he claims that 
understanding metabolism at the cellular level is “the only way to connect the dots in the mental health field.” Please consult your doctor before 
applying any treatments discussed on this podcast.
Hosts: Eyrn, Toshia, Al
Guest: Chris Palmer, MD
 
Resources:
<a href="https://brainenergy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Brain Energy</a> by Chris Palmer, MD
Kossoff, Eric, et al. Ketogenic Diet Therapies for Epilepsy and Other Conditions, 7th ed., Springer Publishing Company, 2021.

#168 - The Keto Diet and Mental Illness with Dr. Chris Palmer (Part 3)

We address the challenging and controversial issues facing our society from a psychological and psychiatric perspective, and the implications for clinical practice. Hosted by psychologist Eyrn Parks, PhD, with co-hosts: child and adolescent psychiatrists Toshia Yamaguchi, MD and Alan Atkins, MD and psychiatry resident Yasmine Dakhama, MD.

Let's Get Psyched is produced by Elliot Fong in the studios of KUCR 88.3FM, on the campus of University of California, Riverside. Production associate: River Evans. Logo: Nathan Rogers, MD.