Causes of Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Links to ADHD and Autism, Prevention & Treatment Tips l Part B

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In Part B of the Brain Energy BrainSPORT Podcast episode, your host Adel is joined by Dr. Chris Palmer, a distinguished Harvard psychiatrist and best-selling author of the book "Brain Energy." Together, they continue their exploration of the Brain Energy theory.
The pair discuss the link between diet and mitochondrial function, including the role of the ketogenic diet. The conversation shifts to the connection between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and Autism. Wrapping up, Dr. Palmer and Adel provide actionable strategies to avoid mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - Diet and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
9:22 - Insulin Resistance and Mental Illness
16:24 - The Ketogenic Diet
23:05 - Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
32:49 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction in ADHD
35:57 - Autism and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
49:01 - Mitochondrial Antisocial Personality Disorder and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
56:43 - Actionable Methods to Improve Mental Health
1:01:48 - Exercise
1:09:58 - Sleep
1:11:52 - Medications affecting metabolic function
1:24:15 - Final Words

[@lauriedeering4725]

Wow chris you are the very best doctor. I use your info to teach my patients. Thank you for explaining the brain. The medical community needs you more than you realize. Much thanks

[@mohammed7423]

Keto diet stoped my anxiety thanks to chris he knows what he is talking about listen to him and try it

[@PlanetChristina]

Incredible interview! Packed with so much valuable information, thank you Dr. Chris Palmer.

[@marilynroper5739]

Excellent interview! Always something new learned from Dr Palmer.

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

Thank you for this absolutely brilliant caring interview.
Very very brave man and a pioneer and true healer.
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[@margaritalini]

What is the best way to get tested for mitochondrial dysfunction?

[@DavidRWood]

It's not easily tested at all, even in the lab, but that's not really the point. The idea is to do things which would improve it and see what happens. Essentially that's likely to be lifestyle things for most people.

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

Many people can not give up Dogma.
Truth.
Tragic
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[@mr8966]

14:00 insulin/mitochondria interaction

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

Are trans fats …seed oils ?
Like sunflower canola blended vegetable oils?
Are seeds damaging if consumed ? Like flax pumpkin seed crackers (just crushed and water added, and baked in oven.)

[@MarilynRoper-ob1nj]

Until recently trans fats were allowed to be added to seed oils. It made them more stable and less likely to self combust.
Seed oils are ultra processed and factory - produced oils that are extracted from seeds and should not be eaten. They have been bleached and chemicals have been added to take away their unpleasant odours. Just use lard, tallow, bacon fat, butter, olive oil , coconut oil or avocado oil . The seeds themselves are fine.

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

@@MarilynRoper-ob1nj Thank you very much for this.
I only use animal fats for cooking but occasionally make flax seed crackers.
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[@marilynroper5739]

⁠@@deirdrewalsh1134
You’re welcome! Sounds like you are being good to your mitochondria. I’m sure Dr Palmer would approve. 😊 A doctor I follow suggests that we eat flax seeds daily . Especially good for estrogen dominance.