Ketogenic Diet Insights
The ketogenic diet serves as an alternative energy source for brain cells struggling with glucose deficiency, potentially halting the progression of chronic mental illnesses. It promotes mitophagy, which eliminates defective mitochondria, and mitochondrial biogenesis, increasing the number of healthy mitochondria. This process can take two to five years, but ultimately leads to improved brain function and health.In this clip
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250. Mitochondria & Mental Illness: Finding Hope & Healing in Our Cells with Dr. Chris Palmer
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