The ketogenic diet is the central topic of the episode, as Dr. Palmer discusses its use in treating mental illnesses, its effects on mitochondrial function, and its impact on various aspects of health such as weight loss, gut health, mood, sleep, and fertility.
A key context is the effect of a ketogenic/low-carb diet on LDL levels, especially in metabolically healthy individuals.
The ketogenic diet is a central topic of discussion across the podcast episodes, with several experts highlighting its potential benefits for mental health, brain function, and metabolic health.
The episodes cover a range of topics related to the ketogenic diet, including its effects on cholesterol levels How To Use Food To Improve Your Mood, Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Memory with Dr Georgia Ede, its use in treating mental illnesses like depression and schizophrenia Dr. Chris Palmer: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health, and the concept of 'lean mass hyper-responders' Episode 169: Dave Feldman talks about cholesterol and the ketogenic diet.
Several episodes also touch on the ketogenic diet's potential neuroprotective effects, its impact on mitochondrial function, and its role in addressing metabolic dysfunction and chronic diseases.